Runneth

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of run archaic, form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

    "God it must be a faff having to get nigh-on naked every time your bladder runneth over, and imagine how much worse it must be if you only have a 20-second break to run off stage to the loo."

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huntplycampaigncarryextendfootrace

Example

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"Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over."

Etymology

From run + -eth.

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