gang vs traipse

gang

verb
  • To go; walk; proceed. 

  • Synonym of gangbang: to have sex with a single partner as a gang. 

  • To attach similar items together to form a larger unit. 

noun
  • A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city. 

  • A combination of similar tools or implements arranged so as, by acting together, to save time or labor; a set. 

  • A number of switches or other electrical devices wired into one unit and covered by one faceplate. 

  • A group of politicians united in furtherance of a political goal. 

  • A chain gang. 

  • A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose. 

  • A group of wires attached as a bundle. 

  • A group of laborers under one foreman; a squad. 

  • A going, journey; a course, path, track. 

  • A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit. 

  • A set; all required for an outfit. 

traipse

verb
  • To walk (a distance or journey) wearily or with effort 

  • To travel with purpose; usually a significant or tedious amount. 

  • To walk about, especially when expending much effort, or unnecessary effort. 

  • to walk about or over (a place) aimlessly or insouciantly. 

noun
  • A long or tiring walk. 

  • A meandering walk. 

How often have the words gang and traipse occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )