Halbspänner
English translation: metayer
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| halbspänner metayer Explanation: Muret-Sanders says Halbspänner is northern German for Halbbauer - Bauer of Halbpacht. Me`ta`yer´ (F. ?; E. ?) n. 1. One who cultivates land for a share (usually one half) of its yield, receiving stock, tools, and seed from the landlord. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Metayer -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 9 mins (2005-06-22 19:15:33 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Sharecropper comes close to the meaning. A tenant farmer who gives a share of the crops raised to the landlord in lieu of rent. http://www.answers.com/topic/sharecropper |
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