Oc"cu*pant (?), n. [L. occupans, p.pr. of occupare: cf. F. occupant. See Occupy.]
1.
One who occupies, or takes possession; one who has the actual use or possession, or is in possession, of a thing.
⇒ This word, in law, sometimes signifies one who takes the first possession of a thing that has no owner.
2.
A prostitute.
[Obs.]
Marston.
© Webster 1913.