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prowling |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prowl \Prowl\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prowled}; p. pr & vb n. {Prowling}.] [OE. prollen to search about of uncertain origin, perh. for proglen, a dim. of prog to beg, or proke to poke. Cf {Proke}.] 1. To rove over through or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in as for prey or booty. He prowls each place still in new colors decked. -- Sir P. Sidney. 2. To collect by plunder; as to prowl money. [Obs.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prowling \Prowl"ing\, a. Accustomed to prowl, or engaged in roving stealthily, as for prey. ``A prowling wolf.'' --Milton. -- {Prowl"ing*ly}, adv
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