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pilgrim
/ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/
noun 6verb 2name 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
open, used
VERB + PILGRIM
horse
PILGRIM + NOUN
algeria, towns, visitors
PREP.
from, in, in
Definitions
noun
1
One who travels to visit a site of religious significance.
strangers and pilgrims on the earth
2
One who travels to visit a site of religious significance.
3
A newcomer.
"I wouldn't unfork that horse yet, pilgrim. I want a good look at ya first."
4
A silk screen formerly attached to the back of a woman's bonnet to protect the neck.
verb
1
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
2
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
1
A settler of the Plymouth Colony, who left for the New World in the early 17th century.
2
Someone connected with Plymouth Argyle Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
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strangers and pilgrims on the earth
Wiktionary02
"I wouldn't unfork that horse yet, pilgrim. I want a good look at ya first."
Wiktionary03
[T]o all galleries, churches, sistine chapels, ruins, coliseums, and artistic or dilettante shrines he zealously pilgrimed[.]
Wiktionary04
The tzadikim founded residences, called "courts" by their adherents, whereto the chassidim […] used to pilgrim in order to receive inspiration and salvation
Wiktionary05
For that he hath no certain home, or diet, but pilgrims up and down every where, feeding upon all sorts of Plants
Wiktionary06
Tom is a pilgrim.
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