In rotation or revolution; round in a circular course. Now rare except in figurative use with verbs.

= about, adv. (in various senses). Cf. nearabouts, adv.

in a winding manner, circuitously, with twists and turns.

In a zigzag manner or direction.

In a confused or convoluted manner; as if in a maze.

Used to express a movement or direction inclined at an angle to that indicated by zig, v.