† runk, v. Obs.—1
[Cf. Flem. ronken to mutter, speak covertly about one.]
intr. To whisper, murmur. Hence † ˈrunker, a whisperer.
The more usual phrase is rouk and rown: see rouk v.
| c 1460 Towneley Myst. ix. 118 If I here any runk or rowne, I shall fownd to crak thare crowne: Ouer all, in ylk a stede. Ibid. xxx. 298 Here ar a menee..Of runkers and rowners, God castys thaym out, trulee, From his temple. |