v. t.
v. i. To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim. [ 1913 Webster ]
We must know how the first ruler, from whom any one claims, came by his authority. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Of. claim cry, complaint, from clamer. See Claim, v. t. ]
To lay claim to,
a. Capable of being claimed. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. OF. clamant, p. pr. of clamer. Cf. Clamant. ] One who claims; one who asserts a right or title; a claimer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who claims; a claimant. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having no claim. [ 1913 Webster ]