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saunter

intransitive verb saun·ter \ˈsȯn-tər, ˈsän-\

: to walk along in a slow and relaxed manner

Full Definition of SAUNTER

: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll <sauntered slowly down the street>

— saunter noun

— saun·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun

See saunter defined for kids

probably from Middle English santren to muse

First Known Use: circa 1667

SAUNTERER Defined for Kids

verb saun·ter \ˈsȯn-tər\

saun·teredsaun·ter·ing

: to walk in a slow relaxed way : stroll

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