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3 definitions found 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 1.6 [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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