cottier

British  

/ ˈkɒtɪə /

noun

1. another name for cotter 2

2. (in Ireland) a peasant farming a smallholding under cottier tenure (the holding of not more than half an acre at a rent of not more than five pounds a year)

3. another name for cottager

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Etymology

Origin of cottier

C14: from Old French cotier; see _cote ¹ , _coterie

Example Sentences

A villein who rendered menial service for his cottage; a cottier.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

She had no thought, then, of any dereliction, when in placing the fallen pages together within the envelope, her eye caught the words "Kitty O'Hara," and lower down, "child of a poor cottier."

From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James

I'm a poor cottier, wid a bit of mountain-land—sorra more—and has no right to look up to one like her.

From St. Patrick's Eve by Lever, Charles James

The wife of the cottier with smiles assented to all that was said as to the neatness and comfort of the place.

From The Land-War In Ireland (1870) A History For The Times by Godkin, James

The miserable Catholic cottier was, of course, in a similar case, though relatively his hardship was less, since his condition, being the lowest possible in all circumstances, could scarcely be worse.

From The Framework of Home Rule by Childers, Erskine