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attorn(dictionary)

attorn (iou)



attorn verb. ME.
[Old French atorner, aturner assign, appoint, from a A-5 + torner TURN verb.]
verb trans. Turn; change, transform; deck out. Only in ME.
verb trans. Turn over (goods, service, allegiance, etc.) to another; transfer, assign. arch. LME.
attorn tenant (to) Law formally transfer one's tenancy (to), make legal acknowledgement of tenancy (to a new landlord).
verb intrans. Transfer one's tenancy, or (arch.) homage or allegiance, to another; formally acknowledge such transfer. LME.
attornment noun the transference of bailor status, tenancy, or (arch.) allegiance, service, etc., to another; formal acknowledgement of such transfer: LME.