əˈreɪ n. & v. --n. 1 an
imposing or well-ordered
series or
display. 2 an ordered
arrangement,
esp. of troops (battle array). 3
poet. an
outfit or
dress (in fine array). 4 a
Math. an arrangement of quantities or symbols in rows
and columns; a
matrix. b Computing an ordered set of
related elements. 5
Law a list of jurors empanelled. --v.tr. 1
deck,
adorn. 2 set in
order;
marshal (forces). 3 Law
empanel (a jury). [ME f. AF araier, OF areer ult. f. a Gmc root, = prepare]