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One who holds a tack or lease from another; a tenant, or lessee.

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  1. n. One who holds a tack or lease from another; a tenant, or lessee.
  2. One who holds a tack or lease from another; a tenant, or lessee. Sir W. Scott. The tacksmen, who formed what may be called the "peerage" of the little community, must be the captains. Macaulay.
  3. One who holds a tack or lease from another; a tenant, orlessee. Sir W. Scott.The tacksmen, who formed what may be called the "peerage" of thelittle community, must be the captains. Macaulay.