If we are talking about Etymology, then sure it originally meant convicts escaping from prison.  Then it was used by communists in support of anarchism.

In the USA where I grew up, from long before me (1880s) it is a term that means essentially what "classical liberal" means in England.  Because in the US the term "liberal" became synonymous with the political left, so it being widely misunderstood, the old term libertarian was redefined in it's place. 

 I'm English and you're not American, I also don't mean the "Modern Liberal Left", I mean, as you say. The prison breakers and anarchists. By your prior definition, prison breakers and anarchists, do what the fuck they want. Liberals. Good day Ser🫡.