(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:57:23

De*for"ciant (?), n. [OF. deforciant, p. pr. of deforcier. See Deforce.] Eng.Law (a)

One who keeps out of possession the rightful owner of an estate.

(b)

One against whom a fictitious action of fine was brought.

[Obs.]

Burrill.

 

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