intr.v. at·torned, at·torn·ing, at·torns v.intr. To recognize or bring about a transfer, especially of property. v.tr. Archaic To transfer (something) to another. [Middle English attournen, from Old French atorner, to assign to : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see AD-) + torner, to turn; see TURN.] at·tornment n. |
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