Wanderer

[won-der-er]

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noun Scottish History.

a Covenanter persecuted by Charles II and James II, especially one who fled home to follow rebellious Presbyterian ministers who refused to accept episcopacy.

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The beasts do not accept the type of death they bring; yet they accept the kind that the wanderer brings.
The Queen of the French Kitchen|Katie Baker|March 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the wanderer arrives out from the depths of time—he lives with his arms clasped tightly around hunger.
The Queen of the French Kitchen|Katie Baker|March 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He is a wanderer who spends time at his family home in Mauritius, in Nice, and in New Mexico.
If He Had to be French...|Peter Stothard|October 9, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Low in thy dungeon there lies a mighty chief, skilled in the warfare of the barbarians, a Wanderer who hath wandered far.
The World's Desire|H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang

Bert grinned understandingly as the Wanderer straightened his broad shoulders and extended his hand.
Wanderer of Infinity|Harl Vincent
In doing this he had become a wanderer upon the earth, but he was still a gentleman.
Forty Years Among the Indians|Daniel W. Jones
He stood upon the poop of the ship, and saw the light from the burning vessels gleam on the Wanderer's golden helm.
The World's Desire|H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang
Rousille still stood before the break in the hedge, her heart had gone forth with the wanderer.
Autumn Glory|Ren Bazin

Wanderer

noun Scottish History.

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