Farmer1. (n.) One who farms
2. (n.) One who hires and cultivates a farm; a cultivator of leased ground; a tenant.
3. (n.) One who is devoted to the tillage of the soil; one who cultivates a farm; an agriculturist; a husbandman.
4. (n.) One who takes taxes, customs, excise, or other duties, to collect, either paying a fixed annual rent for the privilege; as, a farmer of the revenues.
5. (n.) The lord of the field, or one who farms the lot and cope of the crown.
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