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Definition of Metayer
1. a tenant farmer who uses metayage [n -S]
Medical Definition of Metayer
1. One who cultivates land for a share (usually one half) of its yield, receiving stock, tools, and seed from the landlord. Origin: F, fr. LL. Medietarius, fr. L. Medius middle, half. See Mid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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