v. t. [ OE. apechen, for empechen, OF. empeechier, F. empêcher, to hinder. See Impeach. ] To impeach; to accuse; to asperse; to inform against; to reproach. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
And oft of error did himself appeach. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An accuser. [ Obs. ] Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Accusation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]