Meaning & use
wayfarer
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A person who travels on foot, especially over a long distance.
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The wayfarer stopped at the inn to rest before continuing his journey.
Ancient trade routes were once traveled by merchants and wayfarers alike.
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"Wayfarer" comes from Middle English, combining "way" and "faren" (to travel), and often carries a literary or archaic connotation.
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