Scottish and northern. The overseer, manager, or head-workman on a farm; a farm-bailiff. (See also quot. 1893.)

One who is in charge of a grange; a farm-bailiff; also, ? a tenant-farmer.

A person responsible for the management of various agricultural matters. Now historical.

In Spanish-speaking countries: a headman of a ranch or farm; a foreman or overseer of a group of labourers.

(a) the leader of a gang of farm-labourers; (b) a back-breaking task, etc. (cf. back, n.1 24a and affix 1b); also in extended use.

Esp. in Israel or a Zionist youth movement: a guide, a supervisor; a group leader.