FORAY

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For″ay (fŏr″ā̍ or fō̍‐rā″; 277), n. [[Another form of forahe. Cf. Forray.]] A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid. Spenser. The huge Earl Doorm, . . . Bound on a foray, rolling eyes of prey. Tennyson.