English word possess comes from Latin assidere, Latin potis (Able, capable, possible.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| assidere | Latin (lat) | |
| potis | Latin (lat) | Able, capable, possible. |
| possideo | Latin (lat) | I have, hold, own, possess.. I occupy, inhabit, abide.. I possess lands, have possessions.. I take control or possession of, seize, occupy. |
| possessus | Latin (lat) | |
| possesser | Middle French (frm) | To possess. |
| possess | English (en) | (transitive) To have; to have ownership of.. (transitive) To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.. (transitive, dated, chiefly, with of) To vest ownership in (someone); to give someone power or knowledge; to acquaint; to inform. |