Termor

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Termer \Term"er\, n.
     1. One who resorted to London during the law term only, in
        order to practice tricks, to carry on intrigues, or the
        like. [Obs.] [Written also {termor}.] --B. Jonson.
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     2. (Law) One who has an estate for a term of years or for
        life.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Termor \Term"or\, n. (Law)
     Same as {Termer}, 2.
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From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]:

  TERMOR. One who holds lands and tenements for a term of years or, life. 
  Litt. sect. 100; 4 Tyr. 561.