First Known Use: 14th century
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1forage
noun for·age \ˈfȯr-ij, ˈfär-\
: grasses and other plants that are eaten by animals (such as cows)
Full Definition of FORAGE
1
: food for animals especially when taken by browsing or grazing
2
[2forage] : the act of foraging : search for provisions
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Origin of FORAGE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from fuerre, foer fodder, straw, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fuotar food, fodder — more at food
2forage
verb
of an animal : to eat growing grass or other plants
: to search for something (such as food or supplies)
for·agedfor·ag·ing
Full Definition of FORAGE
transitive verb
1
: to strip of provisions : collect forage from
2
: to secure by foraging <foraged a chicken for the feast>
intransitive verb
1
: to wander in search of forage or food
2
: to secure forage (as for horses) by stripping the country
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First Known Use of FORAGE
15th century
Rhymes with FORAGE
FORAGE Defined for Kids
1forage
noun for·age \ˈfȯr-ij\
Definition of FORAGE for Kids
: food (as grass) for browsing or grazing animals
2forage
verb
for·agedfor·ag·ing
Definition of FORAGE for Kids
1
: to nibble or eat grass or other plants <Cows foraged in the field.>
2
: 1search 1 <We foraged for firewood.>
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