deray
noun
de·ray
\diˈrā\
Definition of deray
-s
now dialectal British
: disorder disturbance confusion; specifically : disorderly merriment
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Origin and Etymology of deray
Middle English, from Old French desrei, from desreer, to disturb, put in disorder, probably alteration of desareer
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