Meaning of "tacksman" in English

A "tacksman" is a historical term primarily used in Scotland to refer to a middleman in the leasing system of the Highlands. These individuals were lessees or tenants of land, who in turn would sublet portions of the land to sub-tenants. The role of a tacksman was significant in the socio-economic structure of Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries, where they acted as intermediaries between landowners and the general populace. Often, they wielded considerable influence within their communities, especially in rural areas.

Meaning of "tackman" in French

In French, "tackman" does not have a direct historical or cultural equivalent as it does in Scottish history. However, the term might be used, in specific contexts, to refer to an individual who oversees leases or is responsible for managing a section of land or property. Such terms are more applicable in administrative or legal contexts rather than widely recognized roles in French history.

Pronunciation of "tacksman" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈtæk.smən/

In different regions, there might be slight variations due to local dialects. In Scotland, the pronunciation might emphasize the "a," resulting in a broader sound, while other English-speaking regions might have a flatter "a."

Pronunciation of "tackman" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /tɑk.mɑ̃/

While "tackman" itself is not a common French word, it would generally follow French phonetic rules, leading to a pronunciation close to the international phonetic form. Regional accents might influence slight changes, especially in the nasalization of the last syllable.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The tacksman collected rent from the tenant farmers. (Le tackman collectait le loyer des fermiers locataires.)
  2. During the 18th century, being a tacksman was a prestigious position. (Au cours du XVIIIe siècle, être un tackman était un poste prestigieux.)
  3. The tacksman negotiated terms with the landowner. (Le tackman a négocié les termes avec le propriétaire terrien.)
  4. Many Scottish clans relied on tacksmen for land management. (De nombreux clans écossais comptaient sur les tackmen pour la gestion des terres.)
  5. The tacksman's house was central to the village layout. (La maison du tackman était centrale dans le plan du village.)
  6. As a tacksman, he held influence over local decisions. (En tant que tackman, il avait une influence sur les décisions locales.)
  7. The role of the tacksman diminished after land reforms. (Le rôle du tackman a diminué après les réformes foncières.)
  8. Some tacksmen amassed great wealth over time. (Certains tackmen ont amassé de grandes richesses au fil du temps.)
  9. The tacksman's duties included overseeing agricultural production. (Les fonctions du tackman comprenaient la supervision de la production agricole.)
  10. Historically, tacksmen strengthened social hierarchies. (Historiquement, les tackmen renforçaient les hiérarchies sociales.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tacksman" in English

Synonyms: tenant, leaseholder, farmer, intermediary, rent collector

Antonyms: landlord, owner

Similar Words: factor, manager, overseer

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tackman" in French

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