Alienor

/ˈæliənɔːr/ noun

Definition

One who alienates; a person who transfers property or causes estrangement.

Etymology

From the Latin alienare (to make alien or transfer) plus the agent suffix '-or,' creating a noun for someone who performs the action of alienation.

Kelly Says

You rarely hear 'alienor' anymore, but it's a perfect medieval legal term—courts would identify the alienor of property to trace who transferred land illegally, making it crucial for proving ownership.

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