acreman en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English akerman, acreman, from Old English æcermann, æcerman, from Proto-Germanic *akramann-. Equivalent to acre + -man. Cognate with German Ackermann.
Meanings
- A leader of a plowing team in medieval England.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| acremen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |