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Vagary

Vagary Meaning & Definition
Vagary Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Vagary?

[n] a sudden desire; "he bought it on impulse"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Vagary: caprice | impulse | whim

Related Terms | Find terms related to Vagary:

See Also | desire

Vagary In Webster's Dictionary

\Va*ga"ry\, n.; pl. {Vagaries}. [L. vagari to stroll about. See {Vague}.] 1. A wandering or strolling. [Obs.] 2. Hence, a wandering of the thoughts; a wild or fanciful freak; a whim; a whimsical purpose. ``The vagaries of a child.'' --Spectator. They changed their minds, Flew off, and into strange vagaries fell. --Milton.

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