\Cul"prit\ (k[u^]l"pr?t), n. [Prob. corrupted for
culpate, fr. Law Latin culpatus the accused, p. p. of L.
culpare to blame. See {Culpable}.]
1. One accused of, or arraigned for, a crime, as before a
   judge.
         An author is in the condition of a culprit; the
         public are his judges.                --Prior.
2. One quilty of a fault; a criminal.