deforciant

English

Etymology

From Old French deforciant, present participle of deforcier. See deforce.

Noun

deforciant (plural deforciants)

1. (obsolete, UK, law) One who keeps out of possession the rightful owner of an estate.
2. (obsolete, UK, law) One against whom a fictitious action of fine was brought

References

• “deforciant”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• fornicated, fractioned