A*round" (#), adv. [Pref. a- + round.]
1.
In a circle; circularly; on every side; round.
2.
In a circuit; here and there within the surrounding space; all about; as, to travel around from town to town.
3.
Near; in the neighborhood; as, this man was standing around when the fight took place.
[Colloq. U. S.]
⇒ See Round, the shorter form, adv. & prep., which, in some of the meanings, is more commonly used.
© Webster 1913.
A*round", prep.
1.
On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about.
A lambent flame arose, which gently spread
Around his brows.
Dryden.
2.
From one part to another of; at random through; about; on another side of; as, to travel around the country; a house standing around the corner.
[Colloq. U. S.]
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