n. [ F. confusion, L. confusio. ] 1. The state of being mixed or blended so as to produce indistinctness or error; indistinct combination; disorder; tumult. [ 1913 Webster ] The confusion of thought to which the Aristotelians were liable. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ] Moody beggars starving for a time
Of pellmell havoc and confusion. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. The state of being abashed or disconcerted; loss self-possession; perturbation; shame. [ 1913 Webster ] Confusion dwelt in every face
And fear in every heart. Spectator. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Overthrow; defeat; ruin. [ 1913 Webster ] Ruin seize thee, ruthless king,
Confusion on thy banners wait. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. One who confuses; a confounder. [ Obs. ] Chapmen. [ 1913 Webster ]
Confusion of goods (Law), the intermixture of the goods of two or more persons, so that their respective portions can no longer be distinguished. Blackstone. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]
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