Meaning of POSSESSOR
| Pronunciation: | | puz'esur
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| | Definition: | | [n] a person who owns something; "they are searching for the owner of the car"; "who is the owner of that friendly smile?" |
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| | Synonyms: | | owner |
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| | See Also: | | homeowner, householder, human, individual, landholder, landowner, mortal, part-owner, person, property owner, saver, shipowner, slave owner, slaveholder, slaver, somebody, someone, soul | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pos*sess"or\, n. [L.: cf. F. possesseur.]
One who possesses; one who occupies, holds, owns, or
controls; one who has actual participation or enjoyment,
generally of that which is desirable; a proprietor.
``Possessors of eternal glory.'' --Law.
As if he had been possessor of the whole world.
--Sharp.
Syn: Owner; proprietor; master; holder; occupant.
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