We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By clicking 'continue' or by continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings in your browser at any time.
The verb remains obscure, and the association with the ambulare etymon is tentative.
v.intrans.
to wander, move aimlessly (?):
(
c.1200; MS: s.xiii3/4
)
Si fait semblant cum hom qui s'afole: As posz de la maison se vait hurtant E od ces mains par ces pareis rablant (var. (E: s.xiv1) rampant; (A: s.xiv1) raumblant; (C: 1225-1300) ramblant)Anc Test (B) 7673 (var.)
rambler (1225-1300)