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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ACRER, ACKRER, n. [′ɑkrər Bnff., ′ekrər Fif., ′èkrər s.Sc.]

1. A very small proprietor. (Obs. in this sense.)Rxb. 1798 R. Douglas Agric. of Roxb. 15:
Acrer. “Lesser commoners, including those small proprietors, known by the provincial names of acrerers [sic], portioners, and feuers.”

2. One who is paid by the acre, a piece-worker.Bnff.² 1928:
Jeems is wirkin' wi' the ackrers this sizzon.Abd. 1914 T.S.D.C. 13:
Ackrer.