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de·​ray | \ diˈrā \
plural -s

Definition of deray

now dialectal British
: disorder, disturbance, confusion specifically : disorderly merriment

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History and Etymology for deray

Middle English, from Old French desrei, from desreer, to disturb, put in disorder, probably alteration of desareer

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“Deray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deray. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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