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Prowl
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
The act of prowling. [Colloq.] Smart.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
1. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty. He prowls each place, still in new colors decked. Sir P. Sidney.
2. To collect by plunder; as, to prowl money. [Obs.]
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To rove or wander stealthily, esp. for prey, as a wild beast; hence, to prey; to plunder.