v. Obs. [ad. L. aberrā-re to go astray, f. ab off, away + errā-re to wander.] To wander off, go astray, diverge from a recognized path. fig.
1536. Bellenden, Boece (1821), II. 50. Thay … usit the cursit nitis of Paganis, aberand fra the Cristin faith.
1646. Sir T. Browne, Pseud. Ep., 180. We may aberre from the proper acception, mistaking one side for another. Ibid., 217. Others might be out in their account, aberring severall waies from the true and just compute.
1658. Dr. Robinson, Eudoxa, 143. When we follow the steps of dubious guides, we may soon aberre from the way of truth.
