"farmer-general" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: farmers-general [plural]
Etymology: Calque of French fermier général Etymology templates: {{calque|en|fr|fermier général}} Calque of French fermier général Head templates: {{en-noun|farmers-general}} farmer-general (plural farmers-general)
  1. (historical) 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. Wikipedia link: Ferme générale Tags: historical

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