Obs. [ad. L. cursitātiōn-em, n. of action f. cursitāre: see prec.] A running or going hither and thither, perambulation.
1630. Lord, Banians, 63. The Bridegroome with all the mens Children in the Towne make their Cursitation round about the most publicke streets with Trumpets and kettle Drummes.
1683. Cave, Ecclesiastici, Introd. p. xxxi. They began in their wild cursitations up and down the Streets to scoff and deride the Christians.