disorderly person

noun

, Law.

1. a person guilty of disorderly conduct.

Word History and Origins

Origin of disorderly person¹

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

But there he was bantered, and a feint was made of shutting him up in the guard-house as a disorderly person.

From Project Gutenberg

Robinson said she was committed thither as an idle and disorderly person, and a common street-walker.

From Project Gutenberg

And I'm a most disorderly person, so I miss very much the services of my former secretary.

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