vagrom
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of vagrom
First recorded in 1590–1600; variant of vagrant
Example Sentences
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The duty of “The Compleat Constable” was, in the words of Dogberry, to “comprehend all vagrom men” and he was liable to a fine of ten shillings for every neglect.
From The Law and the Poor by Parry, Edward Abbott
And it was assumed that any man who would not tell who "his folks" were, was a rogue and a varlet and a vagrom at heart.
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02 Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women by Hubbard, Elbert
Now what IS that course? and which of the two ladies may we regard as the real object of your vagrom affections?
From The Whole Family: a Novel by Twelve Authors by Andrews, Mary Raymond Shipman
This is your charge;—you shall comprehend all vagrom men; you are to bid any man stand, in the prince's name.
From The American Union Speaker by Philbrick, John D. (John Dudley)
History would take no note of this vagrom and obscure cavalier had it not been for his children.
From South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure by Brady, Cyrus Townsend
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