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Webster 1913 Edition

Peregrination

Perˊe-gri-na′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
peregrinatio
: cf. F.
pérégrination
.]
A traveling from one country to another; a wandering; sojourn in foreign countries.
“His peregrination abroad.”
Bacon.

Webster 1828 Edition

Peregrination

PEREGRINA'TION

,
Noun.
A traveling from one country to another; a wandering; abode in foreign countries.

Definition 2024

peregrination

peregrination

See also: pérégrination

English

Noun

peregrination ‎(plural peregrinations)

  1. A travel or journey, especially by foot, notably by a pilgrim.

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References

  1. ↑ “peregrination” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).

Middle French

Etymology

Old French < Latin peregrīnātiō ‎(“journey”), from peregrīnor ‎(“sojourn”).

Noun

peregrination f (plural peregrinations)

  1. pilgrimage

Etymology

1520s, either from Old French peregrinacion ‎(“pilgrimage”) (12th century),[1] or directly from the Latin peregrīnātiō ‎(“journey”), from peregrīnor ‎(“sojourn”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

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