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Term: darraign
Definition: Darraign means to move things out of place or to respond to an accusation or settle a dispute. It is an old word that comes from Latin and French. It can also be spelled as deraign or dereyne.
Definition: To displace or disarrange something, or to respond to an accusation or settle a dispute.
Examples:
The first two examples illustrate the first definition of darraign, which means to displace or disarrange something. In the first example, the furniture was moved in a way that was not organized or planned, resulting in it being in the wrong rooms. In the second example, the storm caused chaos in the garden, scattering the plants and flowers in a disarranged manner.
The last two examples illustrate the second definition of darraign, which means to respond to an accusation or settle a dispute. In the third example, the defendant had to respond to the charges against him in court, either by admitting guilt or proving his innocence. In the fourth example, the two parties had to settle their differences in order to come to a resolution, which could involve compromising or finding a mutually beneficial solution.