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errant

The correct spelling is errant.

How to pronounce errant

noun

IPA: /ˈɛɹənt/

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The correct spelling is errant. A knight-errant. For example: "We ran down the street in pursuit of the errant dog."

Usage Examples

We ran down the street in pursuit of the errant dog.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A knight-errant.

adjective

  1. 1.Straying from the proper course or standard, or outside established limits.
  2. 2.Wandering; roving around.
  3. 3.Prone to making errors; misbehaved.
  4. 4.Utter, complete (negative); arrant.

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