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Word: foray (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A brief excursion or attempt especially outside one's accustomed sphere.
  • A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.

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Verb:

  • intransitive To pillage; to ravage.
  • transitive To scour (an area or place) for food, treasure, booty etc.

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