terre-tenant en · NOUN
Etymology
From French terre (“earth, land”) + tenant, present participle of tenir (“to hold”).
Meanings
- One who has the actual possession of land.
- The owner of land acquired from a judgment debtor.
- The owner of land subject to a rentcharge.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ter-tenant | alternative | lexicographic | |
| terre-tenants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
lessor · lessee · landlord · tenant · renter
Hypernyms
owner · landholder · landholder · landowner · landowner · owner