Made a sudden attack or raid; ventured out on a quick excursion into unfamiliar territory.
From Old French 'foray' (to plunder), from Frankish roots. The verb 'foray' emerged in the 14th century from the noun meaning a sudden raid or attack.
Medieval armies would 'foray' into enemy territory for quick strikes and plunder—the word captures that mix of daring and danger that makes it still exciting in modern English!
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