vagrancy
vagrancy Lexical Profile
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• noun
The state or condition of living as a vagrant, wandering from place to place without a fixed home, regular employment, or visible means of support; historically, a legal offense.
"During the economic depression, thousands of displaced workers faced arrest under strict local vagrancy laws."
In biology, the phenomenon of an individual animal, especially a bird or insect, appearing far outside its normal geographic range or migratory route.
"Autumn storms along the coast frequently result in avian vagrancy, bringing rare tropical species to northern shores."
A wandering, erratic, or unpredictable course, thought, or action.
"The poet was known for the delightful vagrancies of his imagination."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 16th century from 'vagrant', which derives from Anglo-French 'wakerant' (wandering), blended with Latin 'vagari' (to wander).