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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Prowled (); p. pr. & vb. n.Prowling.] [OE. prollen to search about; of uncertain origin, perh. for proglen, a dim. of prog to beg, or proke to poke. Cf. Proke.] 1. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty. He prowls each place, still in new colors decked. Sir P. Sidney. 2. To collect by plunder; as, to prowl money. [Obs.] Prowl v. i.To rove or wander stealthily, esp. for prey, as a wild beast; hence, to prey; to plunder. Prowl n.The act of prowling. [Colloq.] Smart. スポンサード リンク
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