borrowed from Anglo-French aliené "alienated tenant," noun derivative of past participle of aliener "to transfer or surrender property rights" — more at alien entry 3
1531, in the meaning defined above
alien corporation
alienee
alien enemy
“Alienee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alienee. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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