disarray

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
  2. To take off the dress of; to unrobe.
noun
  1. A lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
  2. Confused attire; undress; dishabille.

Pronunciation

/dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disarray.wav

Word forms

disarray disarrays disarraying disarrayed

Etymology

From Middle English disareyen (“to disarray”), from Middle French desarroyer, from Old French desareer, from des- (“dis-”) + areer (“to array”).

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