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One accused of, or arraigned for, a crime, as before a judge.

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  1. p. p. One accused of, or arraigned for, a crime, as before a judge.
  2. p. p. One quilty of a fault; a criminal.
  3. n. someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
  4. 1. One accused of, or ar An author is in the condition of a culprit; the public are his judges. Prior. 2. One quilty of a fault; a criminal.
  5. n:100 n someone who perpetrates wrongdoing