- disarray
- n.
1) total disarray
2) in disarray (to break up in total disarray)
* * *[ˌdɪsə'reɪ]total disarrayin disarray (to break up in total disarray)
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disarray
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disarray — [dis΄ə rā′] vt. [ME disaraien < OFr desareer: see DIS & ARRAY] 1. to throw into disorder or confusion; upset 2. Archaic to undress n. [ME disarai < OFr desarroi] 1. an untidy condition; disorder; confusion … English World dictionary
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