STRAYER

straggler, strayer

(noun) someone who strays or falls behind

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Proper noun

Strayer (plural Strayers)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Strayer is the 8994th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 3636 individuals. Strayer is most common among White (94.75%) individuals.

Etymology

Noun

strayer (plural strayers)

One who strays.

Source: Wiktionary


Stray"er, n.

Definition: One who strays; a wanderer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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