lessor
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ɔr, lɛˈsɔr noun
a person, group, etc., who grants a lease.
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lessor (ˈlɛsɔː, lɛˈsɔː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| a person who grants a lease of property | |
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Lessor
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
lessor
late 15c., from Anglo-Fr. lessor (late 13c.), from verb lesser (see lease).
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Example sentences
Lease in which the lessor promises to maintain and insure the equipment leased.
He has since suffered several lessor strokes and his health continues to decline.
Increase employment, albeit at a lessor lifestyle, and reduce the real debt.
Mergers can't produce the big capacity cuts the industry needs without violating all employee and lessor contracts.
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