DISARRAYS

Noun

disarrays

plural of disarray

Source: Wiktionary


DISARRAY

Dis`ar*ray", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disarrayed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disarraying.] Etym: [Pref. dis- + array, v.: cf. OF. desarroyer, desarreier.]

1. To throw into disorder; to break the array of. Who with fiery steeds Oft disarrayed the foes in battle ranged. Fenton.

2. To take off the dress of; to unrobe. So, as she bade, the witch they disarrayed. Spenser.

Dis`ar*ray", n. Etym: [Cf. F. désarroi.]

1. Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion. Disrank the troops, set all in disarray. Daniel.

2. Confused attire; undress. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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