traipse

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Traipsing Into Evolution came when he complained about the definition we gave for the word "traipse" (a word Judge Jones used in his ruling) at the beginning of the book.

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  1. intransitive verb To walk or tramp about; gad: traipsed from one picnic site to another.
  2. transitive verb To walk or tramp over or about: traipsed the countryside, looking for work.
  3. noun A tiring walk.

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  • Traipsing Into Evolution came when he complained about the definition we gave for the word "traipse" (a word Judge Jones used in his ruling) at the beginning of the book. —  Evolution News & Views
  • For the record, the definition of "traipse" hasn't changed. —  Evolution News & Views
  • The 2006 edition of the American Heritage Dictionary uses a Random House Unabridged Dictionary, published in 2006, defines "traipse" as "to walk or go aimlessly or idly without finding or reaching one's goal." —  Evolution News & Views
  • After Easter, the kiddies will be back in school, but the weather in southwest England is getting grand; it might be time for a traipse round, for this investigation and —  Examiner California Headlines
  • Garmin would often traipse it around at trade shows and smaller gatherings, but it was always look, don't touch. —  Consumer Reports Electronics Blog
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  1. Perhaps ultimately from Old French trespasser, to trespass; see trespass.
 

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