Vagabond

From Lat. vagabundus, “a wanderer,” “a fugitive;” not used opprobriously (Gen. 4:12, R.V., “wanderer;” Ps. 109:10; Acts 19:13, R.V., “strolling”).

VAG'ABOND (from the Latin vagabundus) means a fugitive, a wanderer, and is so used in the A.V., but not opprobriously, as we now use the word. Gen 4:12; Ps 109:10; Acts 19:13.

VAG'ABOND (from the Latin vagabundus) means a fugitive, a wanderer, and is so used in the A.V., but not opprobriously, as we now use the word. Gen 4:12; Ps 109:10; Acts 19:13.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

One who wanders from place to place, having no fixed dwelling, or not abiding in it, and usually without the means of honest livelihood; a vagrant; a tramp; hence, a worthless person; a rascal. A fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be. Gen. iv. 12.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To play the vagabond; to wander like a vagabond; to stroll. On every part my vagabonding sight Did cast, and drown mine eyes in sweet delight. Drummond.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

1. Moving from place to place without a settled habitation; wandering. "Vagabond exile." Shak.

2. Floating about without any certain direction; driven to and fro. To heaven their prayers Flew up, nor missed the way, by envious winds Blown vagabond or frustrate. Milton.

3. Being a vagabond; strolling and idle or vicious.