deraign

The English word “deraign” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

To prove or refute, especially through combat.
To engage in battle or combat.
To determine or decide by combat; to fight out.
To ready or prepare for combat.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English dereynen, from Old French deraisnier (“to explain, defend, to maintain in legal action by proof and reasonings”), from Late Latin derationare (“to discourse, contend in law”).

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