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Definitions
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1
noun
A
sudden
attack
or
incursion
into
enemy
territory
,
especially
to
obtain
something
;
a
raid
.
The
soldiers
made
a
foray
into
enemy
territory
to
gather
intelligence
.
The
pirates
planned
a
foray
to
seize
the
merchant
ship's
cargo
.
The
knights
launched
a
foray
at
dawn
to
surprise
their
adversaries
.
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2
noun
A
brief
but
spirited
attempt
to
become
involved
in
a
new
activity
or
sphere
.
She
made
her
first
foray
into
the
world
of
fashion
design
.
His
foray
into
cooking
was
met
with
delicious
results
.
The
company's
foray
into
the
tech
industry
was
a
bold
move
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old French
Original word
forrer
Originally meant
to forage or plunder
Background
The word 'foray' comes from the Old French 'forrer', which meant to forage or plunder. It was used in the context of raiding for food or goods. Over time, it evolved to include any sudden attack or attempt at something new.