| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
defendant (dɪˈfɛndənt) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Compare plaintiff a person against whom an action or claim is brought in a court of law |
| —adj | |
| 2. | making a defence; defending |