VAG'ABOND, a. L. vagabundus, from vagor, to wander from the root of wag.
1. Wandering moving from place to place without any settled habitation as a vagabond exile.
2. Wandering floating about without any certain direction driven to and fro.
Like to a vagabond flag upon the stream.
VAG'ABOND, n. supra. A vagrant one who wanders from town to town or place to place, having no certain dwelling, or not abiding in it. By the laws of England and of the United States, vagabonds are liable to be taken up and punished.