pilgrim

Definition

One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English pilegrim, from Old English pilegrī̆m, from Old French pelegrin, from Latin peregrīnus (“foreigner”). Doublet of peregrine. The change of /r…r/ to /l…r/ is an effect of dissimilation in early Romance; compare Italian pellegrino.

Example Sentences

• "strangers and pilgrims on the earth"
• ""I wouldn't unfork that horse yet, pilgrim. I want a good look at ya first.""