In Victorian Britain, there was no shortage of human labour. Poor peasants and VARGRANTS moved to the cities in large numbers in search of jobs, waiting for work. Who are Vargrants here?

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VAGRANTS are the people who wander from one area to another in search of employment. These are generally poor people without regular source of income.

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In Victorian Britain, there was no shortage of human labour. Poor peasants and VARGRANTS moved to the cities in large numbers in search of jobs, waiting for work. Who are Vargrants here?

Dear Student, VAGRANTS are the people who wander from one area to another in search of employment. These are generally poor people without regular source of income.

Dear Student,

VAGRANTS are the people who wander from one area to another in search of employment. These are generally poor people without regular source of income.