n. Same as Habitant, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
General Arnold met an emissary . . . sent . . . to ascertain the feelings of the habitans or French yeomanry. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OF. habitance, LL. habitantia. ] Dwelling; abode; residence. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Same as Inhabitancy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. habitant. See Habit, v. t. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The habitants or cultivators of the soil. Parkman. [ 1913 Webster ]