Originally Scottish. transitive. To travel through and inspect (a territory) so as to measure it, divide it, or determine its ownership; to survey…

transitive. To read through or over; (generally) to read. In later use also: to browse, skim. Also occasionally intransitive.

transitive. To travel through and inspect thoroughly; to survey comprehensively, esp. in an official capacity. Also intransitive.

transitive. = perlustrate, v. 1.

transitive. To walk or go about (a place or area); spec. (of a guard or watch) to patrol (a camp, the streets, etc.). Obsolete.