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foray

/ˈfɒ.ɹeɪ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.
  2. A brief excursion or attempt, especially outside one's accustomed sphere.
  3. To scour (an area or place) for food, treasure, booty etc.
  4. To pillage; to ravage.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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