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disarray
[
dis-
uh
-
rey
]
Origin
dis·ar·ray
/
ˌdɪs
əˈreɪ
/
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[
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
3.
disorder; confusion:
The army retreated in disarray.
4.
disorder of apparel.
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Origin:
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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disarray
(ˌdɪsəˈreɪ)
—
n
1.
confusion, dismay, and lack of discipline
2.
(esp of clothing) disorderliness; untidiness
—
vb
3.
to throw into confusion
4.
archaic
to undress
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
disarray
late 14c., from dis- "lack of" (see
dis-
) +
array
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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