"torch runner" meaning in English

See torch runner in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: torch runners [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} torch runner (plural torch runners)
  1. A torchbearer, as in the Olympics.
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  2. (Sussex) One who collects used torches for a bonfire society on Bonfire Night.
    Sense id: en-torch_runner-en-noun-hqfkwfSo Categories (other): Sussex English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 60

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