The story
With reference to Luke 15:11–32.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: Someone who returns home from travelling or exile or who is welcomed back after disgrace, especially having repented of former extravagant or immoral behavior. Full definition →
With reference to Luke 15:11–32.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.