foray

Meanings

• noun

  An excursion, especially a hunting or fishing party.

  - "The group went on a foray in the forest to hunt wild boar."
  - "The foray was a success, resulting in a large catch of fish."

• noun

  An incursion or raid, especially a military one.

  - "The enemy launched a foray against our border town."
  - "The foray resulted in heavy casualties on both sides."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foray
foray , ballet , mallet , rally

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Variants

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foray , forays , forayed , forayer , forayers , foraying

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Etymology

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From Old French forer, to go before, a leader or guide. The word came to mean an excursion or hunting party.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'foray' is derived from the Old French word forer, which means 'to go before' or 'a leader or guide'.

2. Forays were an important part of medieval European culture, with records of them dating back to the 13th century.

3. Forays were often organized by lords or nobles as a way to assert their authority and control over their lands and territories.

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Related Concepts

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1. Expedition: An organized journey to explore and discover new places, often involving travel to distant or unfamiliar areas.

2. Excursion: A journey or outing, especially one taken for pleasure or to see a place of interest.

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Culture

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Forays have been a part of human history for centuries, with records dating back to medieval Europe. They were often organized as communal events, bringing together members of a community for a shared experience. Forays were not only used for hunting and fishing but also for gathering wild herbs, mushrooms, and other natural resources.

How to Memorize "foray"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people going on a hunting or fishing trip in the wilderness. Visualize the excitement and anticipation as they set out on their foray.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foray' with the idea of an adventure or an outing. Remember that it is often used to describe a communal event where people come together to share an experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'For A Year, You'll Need A Yak' to remember the definition of foray as 'An excursion, especially a hunting or fishing party'.

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