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dishevel

dis·he·vel

UK/dɪ(s)ˈʃɛvl̩/ US/dɪˈʃɛvʌl/ uncommon

verb

1.

disarrange or rumple; dishevel

  • “The strong wind tousled my hair”
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Origin

From Old French descheveler (modern French écheveler, ultimately from Old French chevel).

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