Ex*cur"sion (?). [L. excursio: cf. F. excursion. See Excurrent.] 1. A running or going out or forth; an expedition; a sally.
Far on excursion toward the gates of hell.
Milton.
They would make excursions and waste the country.
Holland.
2. A journey chiefly for recreation; a pleasure trip; a brief tour; as, an excursion into the country.