Hypertext Webster Gateway: "disarray"

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['e]sarroi.]
1. Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.

Disrank the troops, set all in disarray. --Daniel.

2. Confused attire; undress. --Spenser.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

disarray
n 1: a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly
thought and behavior [syn: {confusion}, {mental
confusion}]
2: untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance) [syn: {disorderliness}]
v : bring disorder to [syn: {disorder}] [ant: {order}]


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