English Explanatory Dictionary

portioner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who receives a portion or share of something
  2. The proprietor of a small portion of a larger piece of land; a laird of a small estate
  3. A person, or a machine that delivers, or measures out portions

Word forms

portioner portioners

Etymology

From portion + -er.

Derived words

heir portioner heiress portioner
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