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1wandering

adjective

Definition of WANDERING

:  characterized by aimless, slow, or pointless movement: as
a :  that winds or meanders <a wandering course>
b :  not keeping a rational or sensible course :  vagrant
c :  nomadic <wandering tribes>
d of a plant :  having long runners or tendrils
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First Known Use of WANDERING

before 12th century

2wandering

noun

Definition of WANDERING

1
:  a going about from place to place —often used in plural
2
:  movement away from the proper, normal, or usual course or place —often used in plural

First Known Use of WANDERING

14th century

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