Definition of "wantoning" [wantoning]

• Present participle of wanton. (verb)

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• "For thou wert wantoning in Alexander's house, fain to have obeisance done thee by barbarians."
• "Thou has heard me also describe the wavy ringlets of her shining hair, needing neither art nor powder; of itself an ornament, defying all other ornaments; wantoning in and about a neck that is beautiful beyond description."
• "Although the subject is too hallowed for profane contemplation, yet shalt thou have the whole before thee as it passed: and this not from a spirit wantoning in description upon so rich a subject; but with a design to put a bound to thy roving thoughts."