conacreism

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English

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Etymology

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From conacre +‎ -ism.

Noun

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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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