The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Roam \Roam\ (r[=o]m), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Roamed (r[=o]md); p.
   pr. & vb. n. Roaming.] [OE. romen, ramen; cf. AS.
   [=a]r[=ae]man to raise, rise, D. ramen to hit, plan, aim, OS.
   r[=o]m[=o]n to strive after, OHG. r[=a]men. But the word was
   probably influenced by Rome; cf. OF. romier a pilgrim,
   originally, a pilgrim going to Rome, It. romeo, Sp. romero.
   Cf. Ramble.]
   To go from place to place without any certain purpose or
   direction; to rove; to wander.
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         He roameth to the carpenter's house.     --Chaucer.
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         Daphne roaming through a thorny wood.    --Shak.
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   Syn: To wander; rove; range; stroll; ramble.
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