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disarray.

To throw into disorder; to break the array of.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/dɪsəˈɹeɪ/UK
  1. To throw into disorder; to break the array of.

    transitive
  2. To take off the dress of; to unrobe.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English disareyen (“to disarray”), from Middle French desarroyer, from Old French desareer, from des- (“dis-”) + areer (“to array”).

noun/dɪsəˈɹeɪ/UK
  1. A lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Confused attire; undress; dishabille.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English disareyen (“to disarray”), from Middle French desarroyer, from Old French desareer, from des- (“dis-”) + areer (“to array”).

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