patentor

noun

pat·​en·​tor ˈpa-tᵊn-tər How to pronounce patentor (audio)
ˌpa-tᵊn-ˈtȯr,
 British also  ˈpā-,
ˌpā- How to pronounce patentor (audio)
: one that grants a patent

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of patentor was circa 1890

Dictionary Entries Near patentor

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“Patentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patentor. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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