deraign or darraign (dəˈreɪn
)
Definitions
verb
(
obsolete)
- (law) to contest (a claim, suit, etc)
- to arrange (soldiers) for battle
Derived Forms
deˈraignment, darˈraignment noun
Word Origin
C13: from Old French deraisnier to defend, from Vulgar Latin ratiōnāre (unattested) to reason
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