One who takes taxes, customs, excise, or other duties, to collect for a certain rate per cent.
The lord of the field, or one who farms the lot and cope of the crown.
Origin
From Middle English fermour, from Old French fermier, from Medieval Latin firmarius, from firma; equivalent to farm + -er. Compare Old English feormere. More at farm.
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