affray /əˈfɹeɪ/noun 4verb 2forms 3 noun4 •The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.A 22-year-old man was also arrested in connection with the incident for affray towards attending paramedics. — 2015 •A tumultuous assault or quarrel.The patient, who had a full view of the skirmish, was so tickled at the affray, that he burst into a laughter, which broke the quinsey, and cured him. — 1847 •The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.The affray in the busy marketplace caused great terror and disorder. •(no longer used) Terror. verb2 •(no longer used) To startle from quiet; to alarm. •(no longer used) To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.That voice doth us affray. — 1591 formsaffrayed · affraying · affrays
