{"era":"current","word":"shareholder","meaning":"An owner of shares in a company or corporation","children":[{"era":"1100s","word":"share","meaning":"part, portion","children":[{"era":"pre-1100","word":"scearu","meaning":"a cutting, portion","children":[],"language":"Old English"}],"language":"Middle English"},{"era":"1200s","word":"holder","meaning":"one who holds","children":[{"era":"pre-1100","word":"haldan","meaning":"to keep, possess","children":[],"language":"Old English"}],"language":"Middle English"}],"language":"Modern English"}