— arraigner , n.
/euh rayn"/ , v.t.
1. to call or bring before a court to answer to an indictment.
2. to accuse or charge in general; criticize adversely; censure.
[ 1275-1325; ME arainen arainer, OF araisnier, equiv. to a- A- 5 + raisnier rationare to talk, reason; see RATIO ]