TACKSMAN

Etymology 1

Noun

tacksman (plural tacksmen)

(Scotland) A person who holds a tack from another; a tenant.

Etymology 2

Noun

tacksman (plural tacksmen)

Obsolete spelling of taxman.

Source: Wiktionary


Tacks"man, n.; pl. Tacksmen (. (Scots Law)

Definition: One who holds a tack or lease from another; a tenant, or lessee. Sir W. Scott. The tacksmen, who formed what may be called the "peerage" of the little community, must be the captains. Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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