OWN (3)

Own, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Owned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Owning.] [[OE. ohnien, ahnien, AS. āgnian, fr. āgen own, a. See Own, a.]] To hold as property; to have a legal or rightful title to; to be the proprietor or possessor of; to possess; as, to own a house.