Dis‐or″der (?), n. [Pref. dis- + order: cf. F. désordre.] 1. Want of order or regular disposition; lack of arrangement; confusion; disarray; as, the troops were thrown into disorder; the papers are in disorder.
2. Neglect of order or system; irregularity.
From vulgar bounds with brave disorder part,
And snatch a grace beyond the reach of art. Pope.
3. Breach of public order; disturbance of the peace of society; tumult. Shak.
4. Disturbance of the functions of the animal economy or of the soul; sickness; derangement. “Disorder in the body.” Locke.
Syn. — Irregularity; disarrangement; confusion; tumult; bustle; disturbance; disease; illness; indisposition; sickness; ailment; malady; distemper. See Disease.