Dwelt
/dwɛlt/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of dwell, meaning to reside or live in a place.
The tenant dwelt in the property for over five years before selling it.
Forms
- dwell
- dwelling
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Commentary
As an inflected form, 'dwelt' is primarily relevant in legal texts for establishing duration of occupancy or residence; see 'dwell' for substantive legal definitions.
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