1. a person, without a permanent home, who wanders from place to place; nomad.

2. an idle wanderer without visible means of support; tramp.

3. vagrant. a carefree, worthless, or irresponsible person; rogue.

1. a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties.

2. a despicable man or youth.

3. a loyal companion.