Lewis & Short

1. runco, āre, v. a. [runca, runcina], to weed out, root up; to weed, clear of weeds.

  1. 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.
  2. II. Transf.
    1. * A. To pluck, deprive of its hair, Pers. 4, 35.
    2. B. To mow: frumenta, Aug. Civ. Dei, 4, 8 med.