How Do You Spell ESTRAY?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛstɹe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "Estray" is a term used to describe a wandering or lost animal, often a farm animal like a cow or horse. The phonetic transcription of this term in IPA is /ɛstreɪ/, which reflects the pronunciation of each letter in the word. The vowel sound in "Estray" is an open-mid front unrounded vowel, while the ending "-ay" is pronounced like the sound of the letter "A" in the word "day." The spelling of Estray may seem unusual, but it is derived from the French word "étrayé," which means "strayed."

ESTRAY Meaning and Definition

1. Estray is a term used to refer to a domesticated animal that has strayed or wandered away from its owner without any known or identifiable means of return. It is commonly used to describe livestock such as horses, cattle, sheep, or pigs that have become lost or have escaped from their enclosures. However, it can also be applied to other animals like dogs or cats.

   In legal terms, an estray is considered abandoned property. When an animal is labeled as an estray, it is typically captured and taken into custody by local authorities who are responsible for its care and safekeeping. The authorities will then try to locate the owner of the estray by advertising its description and location in various public notices or through local media.

   If the owner fails to come forward within a specified period, the estray can be sold at auction, with the proceeds used to cover the animal's upkeep and any expenses related to its capture and care. In some cases, if no buyer is found, the animal may be offered for adoption or may ultimately be euthanized if deemed necessary.

   The classification of an animal as an estray varies across jurisdictions, as there are different laws and regulations governing how such animals are handled and disposed of. The primary goal is to reunite the animal with its owner or find a suitable alternative, ensuring the animal's welfare and the safety of the community.

Common Misspellings for ESTRAY

• rstray
• 4stray
• 3stray
• eatray
• eztray
• extray
• edtray
• eetray
• ewtray
• esrray
• esfray
• esgray
• esyray
• es6ray
• es5ray
• esteay
• estday
• estfay
• esttay
• eestray

Etymology of ESTRAY

The word "estray" originated from Old French "estreier" or "estraire", which came from the Latin term "extragium". In its original form, "extragium" referred to the action of wandering or straying away. Over time, it developed into the Old French terms and eventually into the Middle English word "estray", which has retained its meaning of a stray animal, especially one that has wandered onto someone else's property or territory.

Plural form of ESTRAY is ESTRAYS