astrer

noun

variants or astrier

plural -s

old English law

: one belonging to the hearth or home

—used of various persons having certain rights or disabilities by reason of their residence or holding of tenements

Word History

Etymology

astrer from astre + -er; astrier, alteration of astrer

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