Wambling

Wambling

WAM-bling ˈwamblɪŋ
Verb

Wandering, aimless.

Example Sentences

"Just wambling about."
"Wambling around town."

Etymology & History

Dorset term for aimless wandering or meandering. From wamble (to roll, move unsteadily). Used in Thomas Hardy novel A Pair of Blue Eyes.

Word Details

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Region
Dorset
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Era
1700s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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