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roamed |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Roam \Roam\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Roamed}; p. pr & vb n. {Roaming}.] [OE. romen, ramen; cf AS [=a]r?man to raise, rise, D. ramen to hit, plan aim OS r?m?n to strive after OHG. r[=a]men. But the word was probably influenced by Rome; cf OF romier a pilgrim, originally, a pilgrim going to Rome, It romeo, Sp romero. Cf {Ramble}.] To go from place to place without any certain purpose or direction; to rove; to wander. He roameth to the carpenter's house. --Chaucer. Daphne roaming through a thorny wood. --Shak. Syn: To wander; rove; range; stroll; ramble.
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