n.
Pronunciation: ' fo ̇ r- ˌ ā , ' fär- also fo ̇ - ' r ā or f ə - '
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English forrayen, from Anglo-French forreyer, foreer, probably back-formation from *forrier, *forreour forager, raider, from fuerre, foer provender ― more at FORAGE
Date: 14th century
transitive verb archaic : to ravage in search of spoils : PILLAGE
intransitive verb : to make a raid or brief invasion < foray ed into enemy territory>
– for · ay · er noun