Disarray, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disarrayed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disarraying.]
Etymology: [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.
1 other Webster entry under this spelling
Disarray, n.
1. Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion. Disrank the troops, set all in disarray. Daniel.
2. Confused attire; undress. Spenser.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists disarray only as an antonym, under dress.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given