adj
Meaning 1
Lifted up; raised; erect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
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Standard Lemma guide
arrect
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Pronunciation
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/əˈɹɛkt/
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homophone: erect (sometimes)
adj
Meaning 2
Attentive, like a person listening.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
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verb
Meaning 3
To direct.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
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verb
Meaning 4
To impute.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
Examples
- 1532-1533, Thomas More, Confutation Therfore he arrecteth no blame of theyr dedes unto them.
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History
Etymology
From Latin arrēctus, perfect participle of arrigō.