2 entries under this word

Domicile

Dŏm'i-cīle, n.

noun

n. [Lat. domicilium, from domus, a house; Fr. domicile, Pr. domicili, Sp., Pg., & It. domicilio.]

An abode or mansion; a place of permanent residence, either of an individual or family.
(Law.) A residence at a particular place accompanied with positive or presumptive proof of an intention to remain there for an unlimited time. Burrill.

Dŏm'i-çīle, v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. DOMICILED; p. pr. & vb. n. DOMICILING.] [Fr. domicilier, from Lat. domicilium; Sp. domiciliar.] To establish in a fixed residence, or a residence that constitutes habitancy; to domiciliate. Kent.