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Jun 22, 2005 19:06
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German term
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Halbspänner
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halbspänner is the term found in a short biography of a German ancestor, relating to his occupation. I cannot find a definition in my Cassell's German/English dictionary.
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Jun 22, 2005 22:05: Johanna Timm, PhD changed "Term asked" from "halbsp�nner" to "Halbsp�nner"
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metayer
Muret-Sanders says Halbspänner is northern German for Halbbauer - Bauer of Halbpacht.
Me`ta`yer´ (F. ?; E. ?)
n. 1. One who cultivates land for a share (usually one half) of its yield, receiving stock, tools, and seed from the landlord.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Metayer
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Note added at 9 mins (2005-06-22 19:15:33 GMT)
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Sharecropper comes close to the meaning.
A tenant farmer who gives a share of the crops raised to the landlord in lieu of rent.
http://www.answers.com/topic/sharecropper
Me`ta`yer´ (F. ?; E. ?)
n. 1. One who cultivates land for a share (usually one half) of its yield, receiving stock, tools, and seed from the landlord.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Metayer
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Note added at 9 mins (2005-06-22 19:15:33 GMT)
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Sharecropper comes close to the meaning.
A tenant farmer who gives a share of the crops raised to the landlord in lieu of rent.
http://www.answers.com/topic/sharecropper
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Comment: "Thank you for your reply. The definition fits perfectly. Thank you again"
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