An archaic term meaning to accuse, impeach, or betray someone by revealing their wrongdoing or secrets.
From Old French 'depecher' combined with 'peach' (to accuse or inform against). The prefix 'de-' intensifies the action of accusation.
'Depeach' survives in Shakespeare's time but faded afterward—it's related to 'impeach,' showing how word families split as language evolved and some versions disappeared!
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