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a·stray

(

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) KEY

ADVERB:

Away from the correct path or direction. See Synonyms at amiss.
Away from the right or good, as in thought or behavior; straying to or into wrong or evil ways.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French estraie, past participle of estraier, to stray ; see stray

OTHER FORMS:
a·stray(Adjective)

Thesaurus: synonyms for astray

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