Possessor

Because the man is here represented as the _possessor_, and _dog_, the _property_, or _thing possessed_; and the genius of our language requires, that when we add to the possessor, the _thing_ which he is represented as possessing, the possessor shall take a particular form to show its _case_, or _relation to the property_; thus, The _man's_ dog eats, _his_ dog eats. ❋ Samuel Kirkham (N/A)

The only good of worldly riches to the possessor is the beholding them with the eyes. ❋ Unknown (1871)

Countess of Devon, Princess of the Western Marches, by right and title possessor of all land 'twixt Exeter and Land's End. And now, by her consent and the grace of God, the wife of Harry, King of England. ❋ Julia McCune Flory (1906)

The susceptible and energetic mind, fortunately for its possessor, is endowed with an elastic power, that enables it to rise again from the benumbing effects of those adverse strokes of fortune to which it is but too vulnerable. ❋ Mary Elizabeth Robinson (1895)

The charm which true politeness sheds over its possessor, is not easily described; yet it is felt by every one, and invariably responded to by the best feelings of their nature. ❋ Sophia Orne (1873)

These beauties are greatly heightened, or at least rendered more valuable, when the possessor is capable of dressing all kinds of skins, converting them into the different parts of their clothing, and able to carry eight or ten stone in summer, or haul a much greater weight in winter. ❋ Unknown (1798)

Again, I’m not sure one can infer from the possession of a marijuana card that the possessor is a current user, whose “unlawful use has occurred recently enough to indicate that the individual is actively engaged in such conduct.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

I don’t see how one can infer from the possession of a marijuana card that the possessor is using marijuana “with regularity and over an extended period of time.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

Since the possessor is not an insurer of the visitor’s safety, he is ordinarily under no duty to exercise any care until he knows or has reason to know that the acts of the third person are occurring, or are about to occur. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The thinker is the thought, the knower is what is known, the possessor is the things possessed. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And the third is simple usury consumer credit; have the class that is over-compensated—that is, the possessor's of capital—simply lend the excess to consumers to soak up the excess goods. ❋ John M (2009)

The Lady Jondra was known for many things, her arrogance, her hunting, her racing of horses, but among thieves she was known as the possessor of a necklace and tiara that had set more than one man's mouth watering. ❋ Jordan, Robert (1986)

It was all very well to avoid the curse of those strange eyes, but to anger their possessor was another matter entirely when the leather wrappings of his sword-hilt were worn smooth with use and his bearing and face showed him little loath to add to that wear. ❋ Jordan, Robert (1984)

In case the wedding takes place in the country and invitations are sent to many friends in the city, a card giving directions as to what train to take, and where, which is to be presented to the conductor instead of a ticket, and which entitles the possessor to special accommodations, is enclosed with the invitation. ❋ Edith B. Ordway (N/A)

For there are three virtues, says a Circassian proverb, either one of which entitles the possessor to celebrity -- bravery, eloquence, or hospitality -- more literally, a sharp sword, a sweet tongue, or forty tables. ❋ John Milton Mackie (N/A)

It is now an hereditary right of the Duke of Norfolk as Earl of Arundel, and entitles the possessor to the best gold cup and cover, with all the vessels and wine remaining under the bar, and all the pots and cups, except those of gold and silver, which shall be in the wine cellar after dinner. ❋ Giles Gossip (N/A)

Money is nothing more or less than a stamped token entitling the possessor to so much human effort, for the real value behind money, after all, is but so much human energy or force, varying according to its quality and its worth. ❋ J. L. Kennon (N/A)

Lower House he became increasingly well-known as possessor of one of the finest minds in public life. ❋ Unknown (1925)