ground landlord

American  

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a landlord who receives ground rent.

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Etymology

Origin of ground landlord

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

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ground landlord

The County Council should have power to tax the ground landlord, who now pays no rates at all directly.

From Socialism and Democracy in Europe by Orth, Samuel P.

Are paid by ground landlord wholly, and therefore direct.

From Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy by Mill, John Stuart

But all the mineral rights were reserved by the ground landlord.

From The Squire's Daughter by Hocking, Silas K(itto)

As the ground landlord, he had acted with every consideration, and had given David Penlogan plenty of time to realise to the best advantage.

From The Squire's Daughter by Hocking, Silas K(itto)

"And what did he say about the ground landlord?" he questioned.

From The Squire's Daughter by Hocking, Silas K(itto)