Disarray

Disarray
Disarray Dis`ar*ray", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disarrayed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disarraying}.] [Pref. dis- + array, v.: cf. OF. desarroyer, desarreier.] 1. To throw into disorder; to break the array of. [1913 Webster]

Who with fiery steeds Oft disarrayed the foes in battle ranged. --Fenton. [1913 Webster]

2. To take off the dress of; to unrobe. [1913 Webster]

So, as she bade, the witch they disarrayed. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]


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  • disarray — [dis΄ə rā′] vt. [ME disaraien < OFr desareer: see DIS & ARRAY] 1. to throw into disorder or confusion; upset 2. Archaic to undress n. [ME disarai < OFr desarroi] 1. an untidy condition; disorder; confusion …   English World dictionary

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  • disarray — n. 1) total disarray 2) in disarray (to break up in total disarray) * * * [ˌdɪsə reɪ] total disarray in disarray (to break up in total disarray) …   Combinatory dictionary

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