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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

POSSESSIONER

n.One that has possession of a thing, or power over it. [Little used. ]

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

POSSESSIONER

POSSESSIONER Pos *ses "sion *er, n.

 

1. A possessor; a property holder. [Obs. ] "Possessioners of riches. " E. Hall. Having been of old freemen and possessioners. Sir P. Sidney.

 

2. An invidious name for a member of any religious community endowed with property in lands, buildings, etc. , as contrasted with mendicant friars. [Obs. ] Wyclif.