GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Foray (fŏrˈā́ or fṓ‑rāˈ; 277), n. [Another form of forahe.  Cf. Forray.] A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.  Spenser.
   
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   The huge Earl Doorm, . . .
   
   Bound on a foray, rolling eyes of prey. Tennyson.
   
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   Foray, v. t. To pillage; to ravage.
   
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   He might foray our lands. Sir W. Scott.
   
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