disarray

[ dis-uh-rey ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to put out of array or order; throw into disorder.

  2. to undress.

noun
  1. disorder; confusion: The army retreated in disarray.

  2. disorder of apparel.

Origin of disarray

1
1350–1400; (noun) late Middle English; Middle English disrai, d(e)rai<Anglo-French dissairay,Old French desaroi; (v.) Middle English disarayen<Anglo-French desaraier,Old French desareer;see dis-1, array

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British Dictionary definitions for disarray

disarray

/ (ˌdɪsəˈreɪ) /


noun
  1. confusion, dismay, and lack of discipline

  2. (esp of clothing) disorderliness; untidiness

verb(tr)
  1. to throw into confusion

  2. archaic to undress

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