2. Hence, a wandering of the thoughts; a wild or fanciful freak; a
whim; a whimsical purpose. "The vagaries of a child." Spectator.
They changed their minds, Flew off, and into strange vagaries fell.
Milton.
Va"gi*ent (?), a. [L. vagiens, p. pr. of vagire to cry like a young
child.] Crying like a child. [Obs.]