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Originally Posted by Glice
What, prey tell, does 'perambulate' mean? Does it, perhaps, not mean 'to walk'? Does it follow, therefore, that something which is called a 'perambulator' is not a carraige for walking things? I may be using antiquated English, but by God I know I'm right.
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Strictly speaking 'perambulate' means to walk aimlessly, to amble or just stroll along.
Therefore, when I'm taking my son to the doctor in his pram, for example, does his carriage cease to be a perambulator because I'm walking purposefully?