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View synonyms for affray
affray
[ uh-frey ]
noun
- a public fight; a noisy quarrel; brawl.
Synonyms: melee, altercation, fracas, row
- Law. the fighting of two or more persons in a public place.
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to frighten.
affray
/ əˈfreɪ /
noun
- law a fight, noisy quarrel, or disturbance between two or more persons in a public place
verb
- archaic.tr to frighten
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of affray1
C14: via Old French from Vulgar Latin exfridāre (unattested) to break the peace; compare German Friede peace
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Example Sentences
Proceeding in his cross examination, the counsel asked where the affray happened?
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Mr. Enwright's store is at the corner below the scene of the affray now being investigated.
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"A number of my boys got into a shooting affray with some herders," Trowbridge explained.
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There has been a spectator of the whole affray unseen by the combatants, and now he steps forth.
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In the affray he drew a revolver, which was instantly knocked out of his hand.
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