attorn

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
6
Words With Friends
7
Letters
6

Definition of attorn

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (intransitive)To transfer one's obligations from one person to another person.
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verb

  1. (intransitive)To transfer one's obligations from one person to another person.
  2. (intransitive)To consent to the transfer of one's obligations as tenant under a lease to a new landlord.
  3. (intransitive)To acknowledge the jurisdiction of (a particular court) over one's dispute.

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Etymology

From Middle English attournen, from Old French atorner (“designate”), from a- (“to”) + torner (“turn”).

Anagrams of attorn

3 plays · some not in Scrabble

Best play ratton 6 points

Hooks

1 extension · 1 back

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