2. To give intelligence or information; to tell. Shak.

He might either teach in the same manner, or inform how he had been

taught.

Monthly Rev.

To inform against, to communicate facts by way of accusation against;

to denounce; as, two persons came to the magistrate, and informed

against A.

In*form"al (?), a. [Pref. in- not + formal.] 1. Not in the regular,

usual, or established form; not according to official, conventional,

prescribed, or customary forms or rules; irregular; hence, without

ceremony; as, an informal writing, proceeding, or visit.

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