foray
- Noun. A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.
- Noun. A brief excursion or attempt especially outside one's accustomed sphere.
- Verb. (transitive) To scour (an area or place) for food, treasure, booty etc.
- Verb. (intransitive) To pillage; to ravage.
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