transitive. To go or move by the side or border of (a place, etc.); to skirt. Obsolete.

transitive. To pass by the side of (a hill). Obsolete.

figurative. intransitive. With on: to keep alongside, to stick close to. Obsolete. rare.

transitive. Perhaps: to pass along the border of (a place). Obsolete.

Of persons, ships, etc.: To go or pass along the border, edge, or side of (a country, district, etc.); to go round, in place of crossing.

transitive. To pass along the verge or edge of; to skirt.