Oc″cu‐pant (?), n. [L. occupans, p. pr. of occupare: cf. F. occupant. See Occupy.] 1. One who occupies, or takes possession; one who has the actual use or possession, or is in possession, of a thing.
☞ This word, in law, sometimes signifies one who takes the first possession of a thing that has no owner.
2. A prostitute. Marston.