pernor

noun

per·​nor

ˈpərnər,

-ˌnȯ(ə)r

plural -s

: a taker or receiver especially of income (as from rents) or profits

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pernour, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French preneor, preneur taker, from prendre to take + -eor, -eur -or

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