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词汇 métayer
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Definition of métayer in English:

métayer

(also metayer)
noun mɛˈteɪeɪˌmeɪˈteɪeɪ
  • A farmer who holds land under the métayage system.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Adam Smith (bap. 1723, d. 1790), moral philosopher and political economist. From French métayer from meitié, moitié + -ier, after post-classical Latin medietarius person owing half tithes (860), hereditary tenant farmer entitled to half the yield from classical Latin medietās + -ārius.

Definition of métayer in US English:

métayer

(also metayer)
noun
  • A farmer who holds land under the métayage system.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Adam Smith (bap. 1723, d. 1790), moral philosopher and political economist. From French métayer from meitié, moitié + -ier, after post-classical Latin medietarius person owing half tithes (860), hereditary tenant farmer entitled to half the yield from classical Latin medietās + -ārius.

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