[a and stray. See Stray.]

Out of the right way or proper place, both in a literal and figurative sense. In morals and religion, it signifies wandering from the path of rectitude, from duty and happiness.

Before I was afflicted, I went astray. Psalm 119:67.

Cattle go astray when they leave their proper owners or inclosures. See Deuteronomy 22:1.