\Com"mo*rant\, n. [L. commorans, p. pr. of commorari
to abide; com- + morari to delay.]
1. (Law) Ordinarily residing; inhabiting.
         All freeholders within the precinct . . . and all
         persons commorant therein.            --Blackstone.
2. (Am. Law) Inhabiting or occupying temporarily.

\Com"mo*rant\, n.
A resident. --Bp. Hacket.