runco
āre, v. a.
I.
to weed out, root up; to weed, clear of weeds.
I.
Lit.: spinas, Cato, R. R. 2: segetes, Varr. R. R. 1, 30; Col. 11, 2, 40; Plin. 18, 21, 50, § 184; Tert. Pall. 2 med.—
II.
Transf. *
A.
To pluck, deprive of its hair, Pers. 4, 35.—
B.
To mow: frumenta, Aug. Civ. Dei, 4, 8 med.