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vagabonds


Meanings
  • noun

    People who wander from place to place, often without a fixed home or job.

    - "The vagabonds roamed the countryside, living off the land."
    - "Many vagabonds joined caravans to travel together for safety."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with vagabonds
bonds , hounds , pounds
Variants
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vagabond , vagabonded , vagabonding , vagabonds , vagabondage , vagabondages , vagabondism , vagabondisms
Etymology
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Originally used to describe a person who was a 'vaga' or 'wandering' bondservant, someone who was not bound to the land.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'vagabond' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

  2. In medieval Europe, vagabonds were often accused of being thieves and were persecuted by the authorities.


Related Concepts
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  1. hobos: A type of vagabond who travels by riding on freight trains

  2. tramps: A type of vagabond who travels on foot


Culture
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In literature, vagabonds have been portrayed as adventurers, misfits, and outlaws. They have appeared in works such as 'The Canterbury Tales' and 'Oliver Twist'.

How to Memorize "vagabonds"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of people carrying backpacks and traveling along a road.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'vagabonds' with 'nomads' or 'gypsies'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'V' for Vagabonds, 'A' for Adventurous, 'G' for Gallivanting.


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