Associations to the word «Foray»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

FORAY, noun. A sudden short attack.
FORAY, noun. An initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence); "scientists' forays into politics".
FORAY, verb. Steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners".
FORAY, verb. Briefly enter enemy territory.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca