Etymology

deforciant

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Today it means: One who keeps out of possession the rightful owner of an estate. Full definition →

Old French deforciant
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  1. Old French · derived fromdeforciant
  2. English todaydeforciant

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

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