Definition of forage
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: food for animals especially when taken by browsing or grazing
The grass serves as forage for livestock.
forage
verb
foraged; foraging
Definition of forage (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to strip of provisions : collect forage from
2
: to secure by foraging
foraged a chicken for the feast
1
: to wander in search of forage or food
2
: to secure forage (as for horses) by stripping the country
4
: to make a search : rummage
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The first known use of forage was in the 14th century
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