That has or possesses something. In Old English in æt hæbbendre handa (Law) lit. ‘with possessing hand’, i.e. having stolen goods in the hand, in…

That is or has been endowed with or put in possession of something. Obsolete. rare.

Having something as a possession; esp. having material possessions, propertied.

Having or holding possession.

Having the quality or character of possessing; holding, or being in, possession. rare.