foray

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

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