English Explanatory Dictionary

deforciant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who keeps out of possession the rightful owner of an estate.
  2. One against whom a fictitious action of fine was brought

Word forms

deforciant deforciants

Etymology

From Old French deforciant, present participle of deforcier. See deforce.

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