1. plural of portioner; people who divide or distribute something into portions or shares
Usage: often used in historical or legal contexts; can refer to clergy members who receive a portion of church revenue
2. in Scottish law, joint heirs or co-inheritors of an estate
Usage: archaic; Scottish legal term

Examples

• The portioners of the estate met to discuss how to divide the property among themselves.
• Medieval portioners in the cathedral received their annual stipends from the church's endowment.
• The will named three portioners who would share the inheritance equally.
• As portioners of the family business, the siblings had to agree on major decisions.
• The portioners carefully allocated the resources according to the original agreement.