possess

v. 1 hold as property; own. 2 have (a faculty, quality, etc.). 3 occupy or dominate the mind of (possessed by the devil; possessed by fear).  be possessed of own, have. What possessed you? An expression of incredulity.  possessor n. [latin possideo possess-]

v. t. To occupy in person; to hold or actually have in one's own keeping; to have and to hold.