English Dictionary: disarray | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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. 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. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Disarray \Dis`ar*ray"\, n. [Cf. F. d[82]sarroi.] 1. Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion. Disrank the troops, set all in disarray. --Daniel. 2. Confused attire; undress. --Spenser. |