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English word origin

Etymology of deray

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

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To derange. · To become deranged; to go wild.

noun

Disorder, disturbance. · impetuosity, prowess, vigour · Disarray, confusion. · Disorderly merriment; partying.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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  • Derivation mentionderroifro
  • Derivation mentiondis-la
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