Emily Dickinson Lexicon

DIS-OR'DER-LY, a.

1. Confused; immethodical; irregular; being without proper order or disposition; as, the books and papers are in a disorderly state.
2. Tumultuous; irregular; as, the disorderly motions of the spirits.
3. Lawless; contrary to law; violating or disposed to violate law and good order; as, disorderly people; disorderly assemblies.
4. Inclined to break loose from restraint; unruly; as, disorderly cattle.