■ verb
1》 have (something) belonging to one.
↘ Law have ~ion of as distinct from ownership.
2》 have as an ability, quality, or characteristic.
↘( ~ed of ) in ~ion of.
3》 [usu. as adjective ~ed ] (of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over.
4》 (of an emotion, idea, etc.) dominate the mind of.
5》 literary have sex with (a woman).
Phrases
what ~ed you? used to express surprise at an action regarded as extremely unwise.
Derivatives
~or noun
~ory adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er , from L. ~- , possidere 'occupy, hold'.