runco, āre, v. a. [runca, runcina], 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.