denizen
n.
1. An inhabitant; a resident.
2. One that frequents a particular place.
3. Ecology An animal or a plant naturalized in a region.
4. Chiefly British A foreigner who is granted rights of residence and sometimes of citizenship.
tr.v. den·i·zened, den·i·zen·ing, den·i·zens Chiefly British
To make a denizen of; grant rights of residence to.
From the book The Human Bobby (page 5) by Gabe Rotter.
Oh, I knew this one, it's a word my husband uses. I have the Human Bobby but haven't had a chance to read it yet. I look forward to hearing what you think.
ReplyDeletemarthalama- I am anxious to read it also, thanks! for coming by.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this word time and time again. Never looked it up. Thank you. I haven't seen the title The Human Bobby. Will keep a lookout.
ReplyDeleteI knew the noun form, but didn't know that the Brits use it as a verb. Cool.
ReplyDeleteI've come across this word several times in books but have never used it.
ReplyDeleteI only knew meaning 1 & 2. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTea- Thanks! for hopping by.
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Dusky Literti- I haven't either.
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