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attorn definition

at·torn (ə tʉrn′)

intransitive verb

  1. Feudal Law to transfer homage and service from one feudal lord to another
  2. to agree to continue as tenant under a new landlord

Etymology: ME attournen < OFr atourner < a- (L ad), to + torner, turn

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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