occupant

n. [ L. occupans, p. pr. of occupare: cf. F. occupant. See Occupy. ] 1. One who occupies, or takes possession; one who has the actual use or possession, or is in possession, of a thing; as, the occupant of the apartment is not at home. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ This word, in law, sometimes signifies one who takes the first possession of a thing that has no owner. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A prostitute. [ Obs. ] Marston. [ 1913 Webster ]