Circumforaneous

/ˌsɜːkəmfəˈreɪniəs/ adjective

Definition

Moving or traveling from place to place around a region; wandering or going around various locations.

Etymology

From Latin circumforaneous, combining circum- (around) and foranus (foreign, relating to the forum/outdoors). Extremely rare in modern English.

Kelly Says

This word is so obscure it barely exists in modern English, but it beautifully captures the idea of wandering merchants and traveling performers in medieval times who moved 'around the forum' selling goods or entertaining.

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