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n The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormall; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state. (defdate|Late 16^th century.)(reference-book | last =| first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | editor =Brown, Lesley | others = | title = The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary | origdate = | origyear = 1933| origmonth = | url = | format = | accessdate = | accessyear = | accessmonth = | edition = 5th | date = | year =2003| month = | publisher =Oxford University Press | location =Oxford, UK | language = | id = | doi = | isbn =978-0-19-860575-7 | lccn = | ol = | pages =4| chapter = | chapterurl = | quote =)

n (optics) The convergence to different focus|foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of such rays from a single focus; a defect in a focusing mechanism that prevents the intended focal point. (defdate|Mid 18^th century.)

n (astronomy) A small periodical change of position in the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer. (defdate|Mid 18^th century.)

n A partial alienation of reason. (defdate|Early 19^th century.)

n A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character. (defdate|Early 19^th century.)

n (zoology|botany) Atypical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ. (defdate|Mid 19^th century.)