Chiefly Law. Also 8 comorancy. [f. as prec.: see -ANCY.] Abiding, abode, residence. (Formerly with pl.)
1586. Ferne, Blaz. Gentrie, 51. Vagarantes from their owne dwellings, or vsuall places of commorancies.
1641. Harl. Misc. (Malh.), V. 79. England … wherein so many men have their commorancy and abode.
1798. Root, Amer. Law Rep., I. 263. Question was … Whether a foreigner … could gain a settlement by comorancy.
1881. Law Rep., in Times, 14 April, 4/3. A mere transient visit, or a temporary commorancy.
