Prowl (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prowled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Prowling.] [OE. prollen to search about; of uncertain origin, perh. for proglen, a dim. of prog to beg, or proke to poke. Cf. Proke.]
1.
To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty.
He prowls each place, still in new colors decked.
Sir P. Sidney.
2.
To collect by plunder; as, to prowl money.
[Obs.]
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Prowl, v. i.
To rove or wander stealthily, esp. for prey, as a wild beast; hence, to prey; to plunder.
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Prowl, n.
The act of prowling.
[Colloq.]
Smart.
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