Read full poem →With armes bound at their backs in shamefull wize.
Whilst I thus mazed was with great affray,
I saw the heavens in warre against her rize:
Dictionary Entry
The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.
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Poetry examples for “affray”
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Read full poem →The kettle-drum, and far-heard clarionet,
Affray his ears, though but in dying tone:-- 260
The hall door shuts again, and all the noise is gone.