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

to ramble without a definite purpose or objective; roam, rove, or stray

to wander over the earth.

to go aimlessly, indirectly, or casually; meander

The river wanders among the rocks.

to extend in an irregular course or direction

Foothills wandered off to the south.

to move, pass, or turn idly, as the hand or the eyes.

(of the mind, thoughts, desires, etc.) to take one direction or another without conscious intent or control

His attention wandered as the speaker droned on.

to stray from a path, place, companions, etc.

During the storm the ship wandered from its course.

to deviate in conduct, belief, etc.; err; go astray

Let me not wander from Thy Commandments.

to think or speak confusedly or incoherently.

to travel about, on, or through

He wandered the streets.

Mechanics . the drift of a gyroscope or a similar device.

noun

adventurer , beachcomber , bum , drifter , explorer , floater , gad * , gadabout , gallivanter , globe-trotter , gypsy , itinerant , meanderer , nomad , pilgrim , rambler , ranger , roamer , rolling stone , rover , straggler , stray , stroller , traveler , vagabond , vagrant , voyager , gadder , landloper , peregrinator , waif , wayfarer