From tack + -s- + -man. (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtaksmən/ tacksman (plural tacksmen) (Scotland) A person who holds a tack from another; a tenant. 1885, Lord...
gabhalach From gabhail + -ach. gabhaltach m tenant, tacksman ath-ghabhalach Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Scottish...
See also: tax man tacksman (obsolete) From tax + man. (Received Pronunciation) enPR: tăksʹmăn, IPA(key): /ˈtæksmæn/ (UK) enPR: tăksʹmăn, IPA(key): /ˈtaksman/...
man of wealth and eminence, sends his child, either male or female, to a tacksman, or tenant, to be fostered. 1816 June – 1817 April/May (date written),...