tacksman

the highland tacksman managed the estate for the landlord.

the tacksman system was common in eighteenth-century scotland.

many tacksmen sublet their leases to sub tenants.

the tacksman's position was crucial in the feudal system.

a wealthy tacksman could hold multiple farms.

the tacksman collected rent from the subtenants.

the role of the tacksman declined during the clearances.

the tacksman acted as an intermediary between the landlord and tenants.

some tacksmen became wealthy through their intermediary role.

the tacksman was responsible for maintaining the estate.

traditional tacksmen were often connected to the clan system.

the tacksman paid rent to the superior landlord.