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Pilgrim

PIL'GRIM, n. [L. peregrinus. Gu.L. peragro, to wander, palor.] 1. A wanderer; a traveler; particularly, one that travels to a distance from his own country to visit a holy place, or to pay his devotion to the...

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PIL'GRIM, n. [L. peregrinus. Gu.L. peragro, to wander, palor.]

1. A wanderer; a traveler; particularly, one that travels to a distance from his own country to visit a holy place, or to pay his devotion to the remains of dead saints. [See Pilgrimage.]

2. In Scripture, one that has only a temporary residence on earth. Heb 11.

PIL'GRIM, v.i. To wander or ramble. [Not used.]

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