Dictionary Entry
attorn
attorn is a 6-letter English word with 3 senses as transitive verb and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 6 in Scrabble and 7 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 6 · Words With Friends 7 · 3 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
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.
- 2transitive verb
To agree to become tenant to one to whom reversion has been granted.
- 3verb
acknowledge a new land owner as one's landlord
"he was attorned by the tenants"
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