vagrancy

[ vey-gruh n-see ]

/ ˈveɪ grən si /

the state or condition of being a vagrant: an arrest for vagrancy.

the conduct of a vagrant.

mental wandering; reverie.

Origin of vagrancy

First recorded in 1635–45; vagr(ant) + -ancy

non·va·gran·cy, noun, plural non·va·gran·cies.

At the age of 16 he was charged with the offence of vagrancy, convicted and discharged.

Mental Defectives and Sexual Offenders |W. H. Triggs, Donald McGavin, Frederick Truby King, J. Sands Elliot, Ada G. Patterson, C.E. Matthews and J. Beck
Perhaps it was because I was young and notably a novice in vagrancy, but people were very good to me.

The Trail of '98 |Robert W. Service
It is very difficult at first sight to examine the phenomena of vagrancy.

Glimpses into the Abyss |Mary Higgs
They were the punishment for brawling, drunkenness, vagrancy, and all disorderly conduct.

The Chronicles of Newgate, vol. 1/2 |Arthur Griffiths

I wish that vagabond and his dog who were brought before a west side justice yesterday for vagrancy would travel up my way.

Rosemary and Rue |Amber

vagrancy

/ (ˈveɪɡrənsɪ) /

the state or condition of being a vagrant

the conduct or mode of living of a vagrant