pernor

American  

[pur-ner, -nawr] / ˈpɜr nər, -nɔr /

noun

Law.

1. a person who takes or receives the rents, profits, or other benefit of an estate, lands, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of pernor

1300–50; Middle English pernour < Anglo-French, metathetic variant of Old French preneor taker, equivalent to pren- ( see pernancy) + -eor -or ²

Example Sentences

"Away with you, then," said Mr. Inglewood, hastily; "his may not be a replevisable case under the statute, you know, or Mr. Justice Death may not like the doctor for a main pernor, or bailsman."

From Rob Roy — Volume 01 by Scott, Walter, Sir