To lay claim to; to win; to rescue.

transitive. To bring a lawsuit in order to obtain (something); to make a legal claim to. Also with that-clause as object. Obsolete (superseded by…

transitive. To try to obtain or accomplish, to work to bring about, to strive for (a circumstance, event, condition, etc.); to seek after, aim at.

transitive. To ask for (a thing) with legal right or authority; to claim as something one is legally or rightfully entitled to.

To appeal to, claim, demand; in arraine (i.e. arrame) an assize.

transitive. Scots Law. To petition for in a court of law. Obsolete.