First Known Use: 1769
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derange
verb de·range \di-ˈrānj\
de·rangedde·rang·ing
Definition of DERANGE
transitive verb
1
: to disturb the operation or functions of
2
: disarrange <hatless, with tie deranged — G. W. Stonier>
3
: to make insane
— de·range·ment \-mənt\ noun
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Origin of DERANGE
French déranger, from Old French desrengier, from des- de- + reng line, row — more at rank
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