Main Entry: ¹for·ay

Pronunciation: \ˈfȯr-ˌā, ˈfär- also fȯ-ˈrā or fə-ˈ\

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 : pillageintransitive verb : to make a raid or brief invasion <forayed into enemy territory>

— for·ay·er noun