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.
&fist; This word, in law, sometimes signifies one who takes the
first possession of a thing that has no owner.
2. A prostitute. [Obs.]
Marston.