metayer

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But they were mostly on the metayer system, and could claim seed, implements, stock, and other necessary supplies from their master.

From Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters by Johns, C. H. W. (Claude Hermann Walter)

The metayer, or metairie, system is fairly common, and has much to recommend it when honourably carried out by both parties, but it is open to very serious abuse.

From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by Bevan, William

The principal landowners, who reside in fortified houses, are all Moslems; their estates are cultivated on the metayer system.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

By dint of uncompromising economy, the metayer may ultimately become a small owner.

From In the Heart of the Vosges And Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller" by Betham-Edwards, Matilda

This metayer system of leasing land probably accounts for loans without interest.

From Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters by Johns, C. H. W. (Claude Hermann Walter)