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Webster 1913 Edition
Disarray
Disˊar-ray′
,Verb.
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
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.
Disˊar-ray′
,Noun.
[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 1828 Edition
Disarray
DISARRAY
,Verb.
T.
1.
To undress; to divest of clothes.2.
To throw into disorder; to rout, as troops.DISARRAY
,Noun.
1.
Disorder; confusion; loss or want of array or regular order.2.
Undress.