Dictionary entry

Wanton (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Wan″ton, n. 1. A roving, frolicsome thing; a trifler; — used rarely as a term of endearment.

I am afeard you make a wanton of me. Shak.

Peace, my wantons; he will do

More than you can aim unto. B. Jonson.

2. One brought up without restraint; a pampered pet.

Anything, sir,

That's dry and wholesome; I am no bred wanton. Beau. & Fl.

3. A lewd person; a lascivious man or woman.