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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Roam \Roam\ (r[=o]m), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Roamed} (r[=o]md); p.
pr. & vb. n. {Roaming}.] [OE. romen, ramen; cf. AS.
[=a]r[=ae]man to raise, rise, D. ramen to hit, plan, aim, OS.
r[=o]m[=o]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.
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He roameth to the carpenter's house. --Chaucer.
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Daphne roaming through a thorny wood. --Shak.
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Syn: To wander; rove; range; stroll; ramble.
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