I. ˈfȯr-ˌā, ˈfär- also fȯ-ˈrā or fə-ˈ 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
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1. : a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
2. : a brief excursion or attempt especially outside one's accustomed sphere
the novelist's foray into nonfiction