metayer

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The system of farming is that of the métayer; and those who bought property when it was cheap, have realised a certain profit, but far less than they expected.

From Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 by Auldjo, John

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

The greater portion was let to farmers, either at a fixed rent, or on the métayer system, by which the landlord was paid by a share of the crops.

From The Eve of the French Revolution by Lowell, Edward J. (Edward Jackson)

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

He never worried his métayer over money matters, or insisted upon seeing that everything was equally divided.

From Wanderings by southern waters, eastern Aquitaine by Barker, Edward Harrison