the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > going away > [noun] > going away suddenly or hurriedly > secretly or absconding > one who (4)
A person who absconds; a fugitive, an escapee.
One who absconds; esp. one who does so after losing bets.
One who flies by night; one addicted to nocturnal excursions (see also quot. 1796. Also slang, one who defrauds his landlord or creditors by…