(noun) – In American law. A watercourse of small size. Webb v. Bedford,’2 Bibb. (Ky.) 354.
(verb) – To have currency or legal validity in a prescribed territory; as, the writ ran throughout the county. To have applicability or legal effect during a prescribed period of time; as, the statute of limitations has run against the claim. To follow or accompany; to be attached to another thing In pursuing a prescribed course or direction; as, the covenant runs with the land.