noun
(agent noun) Someone or something that farms, as:
(historical) One who takes taxes, customs, excise, or other duties, to collect for a certain rate per cent.
(historical, mining) The lord of the field, or one who farms the lot and cope of the crown.
(Singapore, slang) A regular person; someone who did not receive a prestigious scholarship.
(dated) A baby farmer (operator of a rural orphanage).