tillman
1 synonym for tillman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who works the soil for a living; a farmer.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Middle English tylman, literally "till-man" — someone whose job is tilling.
Full origin of tillman →Frequently asked questions
What does “tillman” mean?
The word “tillman” means a person who works the soil for a living; a farmer. In plain terms, an old word for a farmer, from "till" (to work the land) plus "man".
How do you use “tillman” in a sentence?
Here is “tillman” used in a sentence: “The old tillman had worked the same fields for forty years.”
What part of speech is “tillman”?
“Tillman” is a noun.
Where does the word “tillman” come from?
The word “tillman” comes from Middle English. From Middle English tylman, literally "till-man" — someone whose job is tilling.
