renter

Etymology 1

rent + -er

noun

  1. One who rents property or other goods from another.
    Create an input form that enables you to enter the data for new videos without seeing the information on whether the video is rented. Save this form with the name New video. Then create a form for entering the name of a renter […] 1999, Donna M. Matherly, Michele Reader, Microsoft Office 97 Professional Essentials
  2. (law) One who owns or controls property and rents that property to another.
  3. (UK, slang) (Synonym of rent boy) Male prostitute.
    It was Sweet Alice who introduced me to the various renter types, and explained to me their costumes, and their habits, and their skills. 1998, Sarah Waters, Tipping the Velvet, Virago (2018), page 205
  4. (informal) A film worth renting, but not possibly worth visiting a cinema to see.

Etymology 2

From French rentraire; Latin prefix re- (“re-”) + in (“into, in”) + trahere (“to draw”).

verb

  1. To sew together so that the seam is scarcely visible; to sew up with skill and nicety; to finedraw.
  2. To restore the original design of (a tapestry) by working in new warp.

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