Definition of Disaray
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.
Dis`ar*ray" (?), n. [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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
- Confused attire; undress.
- To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
- To take off the dress of; to unrobe.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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