attorn
[ uh-turn ]
verb (used without object)
to acknowledge the relation of a tenant to a new landlord.
verb (used with object)
to turn over to another; transfer.
Origin of attorn
1Other words from attorn
- at·torn·ment, noun
Words Nearby attorn
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British Dictionary definitions for attorn
attorn
/ (əˈtɜːn) /
verb(intr)
law to acknowledge a new owner of land as one's landlord
feudal history to transfer allegiance or do homage to a new lord
Origin of attorn
1C15: from Old French atourner to direct to, from tourner to turn
Derived forms of attorn
- attornment, noun
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