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deray

Pronunciation: /dɪˈɹeɪ/

The English word “deray” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Disorder, disturbance.
  2. impetuosity, prowess, vigour
  3. Disarray, confusion.
  4. Disorderly merriment; partying.

verb

  1. To derange.
  2. To become deranged; to go wild.

Etymology

From Old French derroi, desroi, desrei, from des- (from Latin dis-) + roi, rei, rai (“order”). See array and disarray.

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