Word of the Day

Peregrinate


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Peregrinate is a verb that means to navigate by foot.

Our word of the day comes from the Latin word peregre (PAIR ay grey) which means ‘to travel abroad.’ The word’s meaning has broadened since evolving into English to simply mean ‘travel from place to place’ — usually by foot.

The thing I love most about living in the country is the open spaces available to roam. You can peregrinate for miles and never find yourself in the same spot twice.Peregrinate is a verb that means to navigate by foot.

Our word of the day comes from the Latin word peregre (PAIR ay grey) which means ‘to travel abroad.’ The word’s meaning has broadened since evolving into English to simply mean ‘travel from place to place’ — usually by foot.

The thing I love most about living in the country is the open spaces available to roam. You can peregrinate for miles and never find yourself in the same spot twice.

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