Cowper.
4. (Mach.) Length of stroke, as of a piston; stroke. [An awkward use of the word.]
Syn. -- Journey; tour; ramble; jaunt. See Journey.
Ex*cur"sion*ist, n. One who goes on an excursion, or pleasure trip.
Ex*cur"sive (?), a. Prone to make excursions; wandering; roving; exploring; as, an excursive fancy.
The course of excursive . . . understandings.