Legal Definitions - vagabond

A vagabond is a person who wanders from place to place without a home or a job. They do not have a means of earning an honest living and are often considered homeless or a vagrant.

• A man who travels from town to town begging for money and food is a vagabond.
• A woman who sleeps on park benches and moves around frequently is a vagabond.
• In the past, vagabonds were punished with imprisonment and whipping for being idle and disorderly.

The examples illustrate that a vagabond is someone who does not have a permanent home or job and relies on the generosity of others to survive. They are often seen as a burden on society and were punished in the past for their lifestyle.