estray Meaning & Definition
What Does Estray Mean?
As a noun, estray means An animal that has escaped from its owner; a wandering animal whose owner is unknown. An animal cannot be an estray when on the range where it was raised, and permitted by its owner to run. A lost animal whose owner is known to the party at hand is not an estray. It is also used to mean Stray. As a verb, it means To stray.
Estray at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈstɹeɪ/ |
| Plural | estrays |
| Verb forms | estrays, estraying, estrayed |
Estray Definition (Noun)
- An animal that has escaped from its owner; a wandering animal whose owner is unknown. An animal cannot be an estray when on the range where it was raised, and permitted by its owner to run. A lost animal whose owner is known to the party at hand is not an estray.
- Stray.
Estray as a Verb
- To stray.
Synonyms of Estray
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Estray synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Estray
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Estray in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
estray (plural estrays)
estray (third-person singular simple present estrays, present participle estraying, simple past and past participle estrayed)
Origin of Estray
From Middle English astrai, from Anglo-Norman estray, from the Old French verb estraier. Etymological doublet with stray.
Estray: Your Questions Answered
Is estray a noun or a verb?
Estray is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of estray?
The plural of estray is estrays.
What is the past tense of estray?
The past tense of estray is estrayed. The present participle is estraying.
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