'affrayer' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'affraier,' where 'af-' meant 'to' and 'fraier' meant 'to frighten.'

'affraier' transformed into the Middle English word 'affraien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affray' and its derivative 'affrayer.'

Initially, it meant 'to frighten or disturb,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person causing a disturbance.'