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vagabond


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noun

Definition of VAGABOND

: one leading a vagabond life; especially : vagrant, tramp
— vag·a·bond·age \-ˌbän-dij\ noun
— vag·a·bond·ism \-ˌbän-ˌdi-zəm\ noun
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Examples of VAGABOND

  1. <be wary of the vagabonds in that corner of the city>
  2. <after they retired, the couple bought an RV and became footloose vagabonds>

First Known Use of VAGABOND

15th century

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