Runcie

American

[ruhn-see] / ˈrʌn si /

noun

Robert Alexander Kennedy, 1921–2000, English clergyman: archbishop of Canterbury 1980–91.

Runcie British

/ ˈrʌnsɪ /

noun

Robert ( Alexander Kennedy ), Baron. 1921–2000, Archbishop of Canterbury (1980–91)

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Runcie, a former arts columnist for the Daily Telegraph, has created something so delightfully snackable that you may, as I did, gulp it down in two or three sittings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025

It has now been established the letter referred to fisherman James Addison Runcie who had been on board the fishing boat Loraley, but who died in 1995.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025

Jim Runcie - who was known locally as Peem - died in 1995 at the age of 67.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025

Perjury carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, but it is unlikely Runcie would have received a lengthy term if he had been convicted.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 25, 2023

I wish you were, Runcie, and then we'd show you in the villages as 'The Old-Woman-Who-Can't-See-Any-Fun-in-Caravaning' Walk up!

From The Slowcoach by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas

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