Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A tenant who rents the privilege of shooting game on an estate.
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He said the Free Church ministers were particular friends of the crofters -- and of course the good-will of the crofters is of importance to a shooting-tenant -- "
Prince Fortunatus William Black 1869
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