1. having strayed away; lost or wandering from a proper place or path
Usage: archaic or legal; often used in historical or property law contexts

1. past tense and past participle of 'estray'; to seize or impound a stray animal
Usage: archaic; legal/historical term; chiefly British

Examples

• The estrayed cattle were held by the local authorities until claimed by their owner.
• In medieval times, estrayed animals were recorded in official documents.
• The farmer's estrayed horse was found wandering near the village.
• The court ordered that the estrayed livestock be returned to pasture.
• Estrayed goods were subject to forfeiture if not reclaimed within a set period.