2. Adjective. Who has lost his way. ¹
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Definition of Strayed
1. stray [v] - See also: stray
Lexicographical Neighbors of Strayed
Literary usage of Strayed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1885)
"•which he had strayed. But the German bishops sided with the emperor, and gave
the pope an answer which showed the growth of ft strong national spirit. ..."
2. The Complete Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott by Walter Scott (1900)
"... strayed, The merry glance of mountain maid; Or, if a path be dangerous known,
The danger's self is lure alone.' 'Thy secret keep, I urge thee not; ..."
3. The Life and Theatrical Times of Charles Kean, F.S.A. by Fanny Kemble, Kate Field, John William Cole (1882)
"To tell you how thence my soul wandered to the eventual reclaiming of all who
have strayed from righteousness, and the possible reunion, in the immeasurable ..."
4. The English Poets: Selections with Critical Introductions by Thomas Humphry Ward (1918)
"THE strayed REVELLER THE PORTICO OF CIRCE'S PALACE. EVENING A Youth. Circe The
Youth Faster, faster, O Circe, Goddess, Let the wild, thronging train, ..."
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