Meaning Of The Word Attorn

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attorn in American English
to transfer homage and service from one feudal lord to another
intransitive verb: to acknowledge the relation of a tenant to a new landlord
transitive verb: to turn over to another; transfer

attorn in British English
to acknowledge a new owner of land as one's landlord

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