Associations to the word «Affray»

Wiktionary

AFFRAY, noun. The act of suddenly disturbing any one; an assault or attack.
AFFRAY, noun. A tumultuous assault or quarrel.
AFFRAY, noun. The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.
AFFRAY, verb. To startle from quiet; to alarm.
AFFRAY, verb. To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.

Dictionary definition

AFFRAY, noun. Noisy quarrel.
AFFRAY, noun. A noisy fight.

Wise words

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