FORAY

foray

Noun

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

Verb

  1. To scour (an area or place) for food, treasure, booty etc.
  2. To pillage; to ravage.


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