1. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty. He prowls each place, still in new colors decked. Sir P. Sidney.
2. To collect by plunder; as, to prowl money. [Obs.]
PROWL
Prowl, v. i.
Defn: To rove or wander stealthily, esp. for prey, as a wild beast; hence, to prey; to plunder.
PROWL
Prowl, n.
Defn: The act of prowling. [Colloq.] Smart.
PROWLER
Prowl"er, n.
Defn: One that prowls. Thomson.
PROWLING
Prowl"ing, a.
Defn: Accustomed to prowl, or engaged in roving stealthily, as for prey. "A prowling wolf." Milton. — Prowl"ing*ly, adv.