Category:Occupant

Oc"cu*pant, n. Etym: [l. occupans, p.pr. of occupare: cf. F. Occupant. See occupy.]

1. One who occupies, or takes possession; one who has the actual use Or possession, or is in possession, of a thing.

Note: this word, in law, sometimes signifies one who takes the first Possession of a thing that has no owner.

2. A prostitute. [obs.] Marston.