\Va*ga"ry\, n.; pl. {Vagaries}. [L. vagari to stroll
about. See {Vague}.]
1. A wandering or strolling. [Obs.]
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.