tacksman
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of tacksman
C16: from tack 4
Example Sentences
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On the land which you hold as owner or tacksman, are there many of the tenants who are fishermen and are employed by your firm?-Yes,
From Second Shetland Truck System Report by William Guthrie
The tenants on the Ollaberry property in Northmaven parish are obliged to fish to a firm, of which the principal member is Mr. John Anderson, Hillswick, brother of the proprietor and tacksman of the estate.
From Second Shetland Truck System Report by William Guthrie
A laird, a man of wealth and eminence, sends his child, either male or female, to a tacksman or tenant to be fostered.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 323, July 19, 1828 by Various
Have you ever known any man in Fetlar who had to pay liberty money for freedom to sell his fish to another than the tacksman or factor?-No.
From Second Shetland Truck System Report by William Guthrie
Altogether it had the appearance of being the residence of a person of the rank of a small proprietor or tacksman.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
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