Vagrant
/ˈveɪ.ɡrənt/noun
A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or employment.
Did you know?The term 'vagrant' is linked to the Latin 'vagari', meaning 'to wander', evoking images of restless spirits in search of belonging.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
vagari
“to wander, roam, or stray.”
Old French
Old French
vagant
“a wandering or roaming person.”
Middle English
Middle English
vagrant
“one who wanders without a home, often associated with poverty.”
Modern English
English
vagrant
“a person who is homeless or without means of livelihood.”