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.
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Bound on a foray, rolling eyes of prey. Tennyson.