Third person singular present of forage; searches for and gathers food or supplies, especially from wild sources.
From forage (Old French fourrage), with -s marking present tense third person singular.
When you see 'forages' in modern contexts, it's increasingly likely to describe humans, not just animals—language is following cultural shifts toward sustainability and reconnection with nature.
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