metayer Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mé`ta`yer" noun (Also<

• Metayer
• Métayer

)

Etymology

F., fr. LL. medietarius, fr. L. medius middle, half. See Mid, a.

Definitions

1. One who cultivates land for a share (usually one half) of its yield, receiving stock, tools, and seed from the landlord. France & Italy Milman.