Pos*sess"or (?), n. [L.: cf. F. possesseur.]
One who possesses; one who occupies, holds, owns, or controls; one who has actual participation or enjoyment, generally of that which is
desirable; a proprietor. "Possessors of eternal glory." Law.
As if he had been
possessor of the whole world.
Sharp. Syn. --
Owner; proprietor; master; holder; occupant.
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