FORAGE


Meaning of FORAGE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' fo ̇ r-ij, ' fär-

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from fuerre, foer fodder, straw, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fuotar food, fodder ― more at FOOD

Date: 14th century

1 : food for animals especially when taken by browsing or grazing

2 [ 2 forage ] : the act of foraging : search for provisions

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