disarray

Definition

To throw into disorder; to break the array of.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Who with fiery steeds / Oft disarray'd the foes in battle ranged."
• "So as she bad, that witch they disaraid"