Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Arraign (-s)
arraign (-s), v. [AngFr < OFr < L. ad + ratiōnāre, reason, talk reasonably.]
- [Legal term] indict; charge with fault; accuse of wrong-doing; take account of; take responsibility for; [word play on “reign” or “rein”] lead; direct; control.
- Interrogate; question; examine.
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