dittay

noun

dit·​tay

ˈdiˌtā,

-ti

plural -s

Scots law

: the matter charged in an indictment

also : the indictment itself

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots dialect), from Middle French dité, ditié, past participle of diter, ditier to compose, indict

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