fʊˈɡɪt

Definitions

1. noun

a fugitive, especially one who has escaped from prison or slavery, or one who has fled to avoid punishment or persecution

“The fugit was caught after several months on the run.”

2. verb

to flee or escape, especially to avoid punishment or persecution

“The accused fugit from justice fled the country before he could be caught.”

3. verb

to flee or escape, especially from something unpleasant or disagreeable

“She fugit from the noise and chaos of the city.”