stray
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B2
/streɪ/
wandering aimlessly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stray' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'estrayer,' where 'estray' meant 'to wander.'
Historical Evolution
'estrayer' transformed into the Middle English word 'straien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stray.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wander aimlessly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an animal that has no home or has wandered away from its home.
The shelter takes in strays from the streets.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.
The child strayed from the path and got lost.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35