alienor

noun

alien·​or ˌā-lē-ə-ˈnȯr 

ˌāl-yə-

: one who transfers property to another

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French alienour, from aliener "to transfer or surrender property rights" + -our -or entry 1 — more at alien entry 3

First Known Use

circa 1523, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

alienor

noun

alien·​or ˌā-lē-ə-ˈnȯr, ˌāl-yə- 

: a person who alienates property or a property right to another