Runcina
Runcīna, ae, f. [1. runco],
- a rural goddess presiding over weeding, Aug. Civ. Dei, 4, 8 med.
2. Runcīna, ae, f. (1. runco), die dem Reinigen der Saat durch Ausrupfen des Unkrautes und der unbrauchbaren Ährenhalme vorstehende ländliche Gottheit, nach Augustin. de civ. dei 4, 8. p. 156, 6 D2.
2 Runcĭna, æ, f. , déesse qui préside au sarclage : Aug. Civ. 4, 8.
Runcina
was probably only a surname of Ops, by which he was invoked by the people of Italy, to prevent the growth of weeds among the corn, and promote the harvest. (August. de Civ. Dei, 4.8; Arnob. 4.7.) [L.S]