terre-tenant

CIDE DICTIONARY

terre-tenant, n. [F. terre earth, land + tenant, p. pr. of tenir to hold.].

One who has the actual possession of land; the occupant. [1913 Webster]

For further exploring for "terre-tenant" in Webster Dictionary Online

Display Bible

Universal Search:

TIP #34: What tip would you like to see included here? Click "To report a problem/suggestion" on the bottom of page and tell us. [ALL]