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cottier Definition

cot·tier (kät′ē ər)

noun

  1. in Great Britain and Ireland, a farmer who lives in a cottage
  2. Historical in Ireland, a peasant renting a small piece of land under a system (called cottier tenure) of renting land to the highest bidder

Etymology: ME & OFr cotier, cotter

cottier Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • rent: The disadvantages of cottier rents may be ranged under three heads.