Runagate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈrʌnəɡeɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Runagate is a noun meaning A deserter, renegade or apostate.
Meaning
A deserter, renegade or apostate.
More Meanings
- A fugitive; a runaway.
Example Sentences
But Nemesis was approaching the aged runagate[.]
The runagate or renegade slave travels the freedom train toward the mythic North and beyond ("first stop Mercy and the last Hallelujah").
If there were real reason for apprehension he would follow the runagate to the Continent, but he would not do this without absolute knowledge.
And being in this doubt the Runagate came to us, asking upon what we ſtaid, for it was now high time to be going away, and all, his Moors were careleſs, and the greater number of them aſleep.
Word Forms
- runagates
Synonyms for runagate
Depending on context, synonyms include turncoat, withersake, apostate, balimbing, butterfly, changeling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include renegade, rogue, run-awayer, runman, archrogue, straggler.
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