Prowl v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prowled p. pr. & vb. n. Prowling.]
1. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty.
He prowls each place, still in new colors decked. -- Sir P. Sidney.
2. To collect by plunder; as, to prowl money. [Obs.]
Prowl·ing, a. Accustomed to prowl, or engaged in roving stealthily, as for prey. “A prowling wolf.” --Milton. -- Prowl*ing*ly, adv.
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