estray

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noun

es·​tray i-ˈstrā How to pronounce estray (audio)

estray

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verb

estrayed; estraying; estrays

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle French estraier

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1523, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of estray was circa 1523

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Cite this Entry

“Estray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estray. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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