Hypertext Webster Gateway: "possessor"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Possessor \Pos*sess"or\, n. [L.: cf. F. possesseur.]
One who possesses; one who occupies, holds, owns, or
controls; one who has actual participation or enjoyment,
generally of that which is desirable; a proprietor.
``Possessors of eternal glory.'' --Law.
As if he had been possessor of the whole world.
--Sharp.
Syn: Owner; proprietor; master; holder; occupant.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
possessor
n : a person who owns something; "they are searching for the
owner of the car"; "who is the owner of that friendly
smile?" [syn: {owner}]
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