From Lat. vagabundus, "a wanderer," "a fugitive;" not used opprobriously (Genesis 4:12, RSV, "wanderer;" Psalms 109:10; Acts 19:13, RSV, "strolling").
Source: Easton's Bible Dictionary
Vagabond
VAG'ABOND, a. L. vagabundus, from vagor, to wander; from the root of wag.
1. Wandering; moving from place to place without any settled habitation; as a vagabond exile.
2. Wandering; floating about without any certain direction; driven to and fro.
Like to a vagabond flag upon the stream.
VAG'ABOND, n. supra. A vagrant; one who wanders from town to town or place to place, having no certain dwelling, or not abiding in it. By the laws of England and of the United States, vagabonds are liable to be taken up and punished.
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