Metayer
Pronunciation : M?`ta`yer" (F. ; E. )
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F., fr. LL. medietarius, fr. L. medius middle, half. See Mid, a.]
Definition : Defn: One who cultivates land for a share (usually one half) of its yield, receiving stock, tools, and seed from the landlord. [France & Italy] Milman.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913