attorn

attorn has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• v. t.. To turn, or transfer homage and service, from one lord to another. This is the act of feudatories, vassals, or tenants, upon the alienation of the estate.
• v. t.. To agree to become tenant to one to whom reversion has been granted.
• v.. acknowledge a new land owner as one's landlord; "he was attorned by the tenants"