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In some senses, pilgrim is marked as literary, slang, archaic, historical. Watch for register when choosing this word.
noun
One who travels to visit a site of religious significance.
strangers and pilgrims on the earth
One who travels to visit a site of religious significance.
A newcomer.
"I wouldn't unfork that horse yet, pilgrim. I want a good look at ya first."
A silk screen formerly attached to the back of a woman's bonnet to protect the neck.
verb
To make a pilgrimage
[T]o all galleries, churches, sistine chapels, ruins, coliseums, and artistic or dilettante shrines he zealously pilgrimed[.]
The tzadikim founded residences, called "courts" by their adherents, whereto the chassidim […] used to pilgrim in order to receive inspiration and salvation
To wander; to ramble.
For that he hath no certain home, or diet, but pilgrims up and down every where, feeding upon all sorts of Plants
noun
A settler of the Plymouth Colony, who left for the New World in the early 17th century.
Someone connected with Plymouth Argyle Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.