attorn verb.
[ǝ'tǝ:n] ME.[Old French atorner, aturner assign, appoint, from a A-5 + torner TURN verb.]1. verb trans. Turn; change, transform; deck out. Only in
ME.2. verb trans. Turn over (goods, service, allegiance, etc.) to another; transfer, assign.
arch. LME.attorn tenant (to) Law formally transfer one's tenancy (
to), make legal acknowledgement of tenancy (
to a new landlord).
3. verb intrans. Transfer one's tenancy, or (
arch.) homage or allegiance,
to another; formally acknowledge such transfer.
LME. ■ attornment noun the transference of bailor status, tenancy, or (
arch.) allegiance, service, etc., to another; formal acknowledgement of such transfer:
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