Resiant
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
RESIENT, or RESYAUNT (from Law Fr. reseant, resident).
In old English law. Continually dwelling or abidinhabitants within a manor." 3 Leon. 8, case 21.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Residing.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In old English law. Continually dwelling or ubiding in a place; resident; a resident. KItchim 33; Cowell.
— Resiant rolls. Those containing the re-siants in a tithing, etc., which are to be called ever by the steward on holding couris leet.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
resient, resyaunt.
In old English law. Continually dwelling or abiding in a place; resident; a resident.