— indweller , n.
/in dwel"/ , v. , indwelt, indwelling .
v.t.
1. to inhabit.
2. to possess (a person), as a moral principle or motivating force: compassion that indwells the heart.
v.i.
3. to dwell (usually fol. by in ).
4. to abide within, as a guiding force, motivating principle, etc. (usually fol. by in ): a divine spirit indwelling in nature and the universe.
[ 1350-1400; ME indwellen. See IN- 1 , DWELL ]