/dis'euh ray"/ , v.t.
1. to put out of array or order; throw into disorder.
2. to undress.
n.
3. disorder; confusion: The army retreated in disarray.
4. disorder of apparel.
[ 1350-1400; (n.) late ME; ME disrai, d ( e ) rai dissairay, OF desaroi; (v.) ME disarayen desaraier, OF desareer; see DIS- 1 , ARRAY ]