Associations to the word «Errant»

Wiktionary

ERRANT, adjective. Straying from the proper course or standard, or outside established limits.
ERRANT, adjective. Prone to making errors.
ERRANT, adjective. (proscribed) Utter, complete (negative); arrant.

Dictionary definition

ERRANT, adjective. Straying from the right course or from accepted standards; "errant youngsters".
ERRANT, adjective. Uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable; "an errant breeze".

Wise words

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