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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