Etymology
Jun 18thAsked by agus
forager
ˈfɒrɪdʒər
The word 'forager' comes from the Middle English word 'forager', which is derived from the Old French word 'foragier'. This Old French word is derived from the verb 'forrer', meaning 'to forage' or 'to pillage'. The verb itself comes from the Old High German word 'furren', meaning 'to go around, to move about'. The concept of foraging originally referred to searching for food or provisions, especially in a natural environment.
Example of usage:
The forager gathered berries and nuts from the forest.
forage
forraje