Definitions For Deraign

Verb

{{en-verb}} (legal, obsolete, transitive) To prove or to refute by proof, especially on threat of combat. (obsolete) To engage in (battle, combat etc.).

Usage notes

Not to be confused with darrein.

Related terms

darrain

Alternative forms

darrain darrayne derain

Etymology

From {{etyl, fro, en}} deraisnier, , to explain, defend, to maintain in legal action by proof and reasonings, from (Late Latin)  derationare, , to discourse, contend in law.

Anagrams

Dearing, Reading, dearing, gradine, grained, inraged, reading