conacreism

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

conacre +‎ -ism

Noun[edit]

conacreism (uncountable)

  1. An agricultural system used in Ireland, in which land is let for a season in small patches or strips, usually for tillage
    • 1968, London Phalanx - Issues 1-57, page 652:
      And conacreism as certainly leads to such doings, as poverty leads to temptation.

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