trover

/ˈtroʊvər/

Definitions

1. noun

An old spelling of the word ‘trovers’, or a person who traverses or crosses a boundary; a traveler.

“In medieval law, the trover was considered a trespasser who had crossed the boundary into another’s land.”

2. noun

A person who traverses or crosses a boundary, such as in a forest or a field.

“The forester was a skilled trover who could navigate the dense forest with ease.”

Synonyms

  • traveler
  • trespasser
  • trovers

Antonyms

  • resident
  • settler