Etymology

farmer-general

Today it means: A member of a privileged association in France, before the French Revolution, who collected duties on behalf of the king, along with bonus fees for themselves. Full definition →

French fermier général
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  1. French · calque offermier général
  2. English todayfarmer-general

Calque of French fermier général

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