n. 1. A sudden raid or military advance. 2. A venture or an initial attempt, especially outside one's usual area: an actor's foray into politics. v. for·ayed, for·ay·ing, for·ays v.intr. 1. To make a raid. 2. To make inroads, as for profit or adventure. [Middle English forrai, from forraien, to plunder, probably back-formation from forreour, raider, plunderer, from Old French forrier, from forrer, to forage; see FORAGE.] |
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