<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person who roves; wanderer.</li><li>an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose.</li><li>a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.</li><li>an irregular military adventurer, especially one who engages in an unauthorized military expedition into a foreign country to foment or support a revolution.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to impede legislation by irregular or obstructive tactics, especially by making long speeches.</li><li>to act as an irregular military adventurer, especially for revolutionary purposes.</li></ul>