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Word: Portioner
Speech Type: Noun
late 15th century. Partly from portion + -er, and partly from portion + -er
Originally: the proprietor of a small piece of land forming a portion of a larger piece which has been broken up, as by distribution among joint heirs (now historical). Later also more generally: a laird of a small estate.
Any one of two or more incumbents sharing the duties and revenues of a benefice.
Any one of several persons among whom a fund or estate may be distributed.
A machine or implement for measuring out portions, especially of food.
