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dirtfarmer

American  

noun

  1. a farmer who works on the soil, distinguished from one who operates a farm with hired hands or tenants.

Other Word Forms

  • dirt farming noun

Etymology

Origin of dirtfarmer

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

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