ex·curse I. \ekˈskərs, ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun (-s) Etymology: Latin excursus, from excursus, past participle of excurrere : a sally or digression II. intransitive verb Etymology: Latin excursus, past participle 1.: digress, ramble 2.: to journey or pass through : make an excursion