Wanderer

[ won-der-er ]
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nounScottish History.
  1. 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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How to use Wanderer in a sentence

  • Mrs. Rushmere received the poor Wanderer with open arms, and thought little of the additional trouble.

    The World Before Them | Susanna Moodie
  • I had then telegraphed to a lawyer I knew in Montreal, and he had replied that he was on the track of the Wanderer.

    Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert Parker
  • The Tin Woodman was so surprised at this frank speech that for a time he did nothing but stare hard at the boy Wanderer.

    The Tin Woodman of Oz | L. Frank Baum
  • A knapsack was filled with food and given Woot the Wanderer to carry upon his back, for the food was for his use alone.

    The Tin Woodman of Oz | L. Frank Baum