To flee or escape hastily, or to exist in a state of fleeing.
Derived from Latin 'fugitatus,' the past participle of 'fugitare' (frequentative of 'fugere'), meaning to flee repeatedly or habitually.
This is a rare English verb that's more common in older texts and legal documents—it describes not just running away once, but fleeing as a way of life, which is why it connects so deeply to the word 'fugitive.'
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