Synonyms for farmer


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fahr-mer
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɑr mər

Top 10 synonyms for farmer Other synonyms for the word farmer

Définition of farmer

Origin :
  • late 14c., "one who collects taxes, etc.," from Anglo-French fermer, French fermier, from Medieval Latin firmarius, from firma (see farm (n.)). In the agricultural sense, 1590s, replacing native churl and husbandman.
  • noun person who produces crops, raises animals
Example sentences :
  • He was a farmer's son, and seldom had any money in his possession.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Just across the way, there lived a farmer who had a young daughter.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • We found the farmer and his wife at home, and both received us very cordially.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • "The whole Howard lot's a stuck-up set," muttered the farmer.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • "I guess I'll go to look after the horses," said the farmer, rising.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • The constable, who knew both the farmer and his wife, nodded familiarly to them.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • He was a handsome young man dressed in the plain garb of a farmer.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • You want me to come back to it, settle down to be a farmer—like father?
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • The farmer and his wife looked at each other in astonishment.
  • Extract from : « What Sami Sings with the Birds » by Johanna Spyri
  • "He shall weed with Uli, and Michael can do this work," said the farmer.
  • Extract from : « What Sami Sings with the Birds » by Johanna Spyri
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