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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Possessionar, -er, n. [e.m.E. and ME possescioner (Wyclif), possessioner (c 1450), f. Possessio(u)n(e n.] One who is in possession or occupancy (of a piece of land); a possessor or occupier. = Possesso(u)r(e n. 1. — 1547 Reg. Privy C. I 79.
Fewaris malaris takkismen rentalaris and possessioneris or commonis
1591 Prot. Bk. J. Inglis 1 June.
Allexr Ogiluie and Thomas Bruce … possessionaris of the manis of Fyndlater

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