Wander
/ˈwɒn.dər/noun
To move about without a fixed course, aim, or goal.
Did you know?In medieval folklore, wandering was often associated with spirits and the idea of souls searching for their place in the afterlife.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wendh-
“to turn, to wind”
Old English
Old English
wandrian
“to wander or roam about”
Middle English
Middle English
wanderen
“to stray, or roam without direction”
Modern English
English
wander
“to move aimlessly or without a fixed course”