[wandering] adj (bef. 12c): characterized by aimless, slow, or pointless movement: as a: that winds or meanders "a ~ course" b: not keeping a rational or sensible course: vagrant c: nomadic "~ tribes" d of a plant: having long runners or tendrils
[2]wandering n (14c) 1: a going about from place to place--often used in pl.
2: movement away from the proper, normal, or usual course or place--often used in pl.