About The Word Vagary
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Vagary
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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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