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Landowner

In older use, one who lands or a landholder.

First in use: ancient / pre-modern
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Lander (spacecraft)

A spacecraft designed to descend to and rest on a planetary surface.

First in use: c. 1966

Lander / Landowner / Lander (spacecraft)

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Landholders vs. touchdown spacecraft.

Which meaning of Lander is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Landowner came first (ancient / pre-modern). Lander (spacecraft) arrived in 1966. The data below shows which one owns the word now.

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Landowner

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