Saun″ter (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Sauntered (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Sauntering.] [Written also santer.] [Probably fr. F. s'aventurer to adventure (one's self), through a shortened form s'auntrer. See Adventure, n. & v.] To wander or walk about idly and in a leisurely or lazy manner; to lounge; to stroll; to loiter.
One could lie under elm trees in a lawn, or saunter in meadows by the side of a stream. Masson.
Syn. — To loiter; linger; stroll; wander.