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  • 131Attaching — Attach At*tach , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Attached}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Attaching}.] [OF. atachier, F. attacher, to tie or fasten: cf. Celt. tac, tach, nail, E. tack a small nail, tack to fasten. Cf. {Attack}, and see {Tack}.] 1. To bind, fasten, tie,… …

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  • 132arraign — 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 < AF arainer, OF araisnier, equiv. to a A 5 + raisnier < VL&#8230; …

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