Definition of "farmer" in English

noun

1. (agent noun) Someone or something that farms, as:

2. (historical) One who takes taxes, customs, excise, or other duties, to collect for a certain rate per cent.

   • a farmer of the revenues

3. (historical, mining) The lord of the field, or one who farms the lot and cope of the crown.

4. (Singapore, slang) A regular person; someone who did not receive a prestigious scholarship.

5. (dated) A baby farmer (operator of a rural orphanage).