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errant

er·rant [ érrənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. behaving badly: behaving in an unacceptable manner

2. taking wrong route: wandering from an intended course, or not reaching an intended destination

3. looking for adventure: wandering in search of adventure and romance ( literary )

[14th century. < Latin errant-, present participle of errare "to wander"]

er·rant·ly adverb
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