metayer

Example Sentences

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He could take care that nothing was done which did not please him, for the métayer or colon was on no firmer footing than that of an upper servant.

From Two Summers in Guyenne by Barker, Edward Harrison

The practice of letting farms to a métayer, who retains a share of the produce, and pays his rent with the remainder, is resorted to and continued from necessity.

From Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith by Beste, Henry Digby

Every one knows the wretchedness of it in Ireland, and that there are numerous instances in Italy of the complete success of the métayer plan.

From How to Observe Morals and Manners by Martineau, Harriet

Thanks to the métayer land-tenure, man’s heart, as well as his strength, is given to the ground, with his hope and his honour. 

From The Rhythm of Life by Meynell, Alice Christiana Thompson

But it was the interest of both to work well together, and it was the duty of the landlord to assist the métayer as much as possible, especially when times were hard.

From Two Summers in Guyenne by Barker, Edward Harrison