ATTORN


Meaning of ATTORN in English

— attornment , n.

/euh terrn"/ , Law.

v.i.

1. to acknowledge the relation of a tenant to a new landlord.

v.t.

2. to turn over to another; transfer.

[ 1425-75; late ME attournen attourner, OF atourner to turn over to. See AT-, TURN ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .