POSE (5)

Pose, v. t. [[Shortened from appose, for oppose. See 2d Appose, Oppose.]] 1. 1. To interrogate; to question. “She . . . posed him and sifted him.” Bacon.
2. 2. To question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.
A question wherewith a learned Pharisee thought to pose and puzzle him. Barrow.