Errant ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Errant ( adjective )

1. Deviating from the normal or usual course; straying.
2. Erring; making mistakes.
3. Roaming; wandering.

Origin:

From middle english errant, from old french errant, from errer ("to wander, stray"), from latin errāre ("to wander, stray, make a mistake"). .

Examples:

1. The errant sheep had strayed far from the flock.
2. The errant child had wandered into the forbidden forest.
3. The errant knight was wandering the countryside in search of adventure.
4. The errant employee was terminated for repeatedly breaking company policy.
5. The errant ball flew into the stands, narrowly missing the spectator.

(As a noun)

Errant ( noun )

1. Deviating from the normal or usual course; straying.
2. Erring; making mistakes.
3. Roaming; wandering.

Origin:

From middle english errant, from old french errant, from errer ("to wander, stray"), from latin errāre ("to wander, stray, make a mistake"). .

Examples:

1. The errant sheep had strayed far from the flock.
2. The errant child had wandered into the forbidden forest.
3. The errant knight was wandering the countryside in search of adventure.
4. The errant employee was terminated for repeatedly breaking company policy.
5. The errant ball flew into the stands, narrowly missing the spectator.