cottier
/ˈkɑtiər/
noun
- A farmer or laborer who rents a small cottage and a small piece of land, especially in historical Irish or Scottish contexts.
- The cottier worked a tiny plot of land to feed his family.
- In the 19th century, many Irish cottiers lived in poverty.
- The landlord raised the rent, forcing the cottier to leave his home.
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