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Etymology of the English word stray

the English word stray
derived from the Old French word estraier
derived from the Vulgar Latin word estragare
derived from the Old French word estree
derived from the Latin word strata

Date

The earliest known usage of stray in English dates from the 14th century.

Derivations in English

strayed, straying

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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