1. The lessee of a farm. It is said that every lessee for life or years, although it be but of a small house and land is called “farmer.” This word implies no mystery, except it be that of husbandman. Cunningham; Cowell. 2. A husbandman or agriculturist; one who cultivates a farm, whether the land be his own or another’s. 3. One who assumes the collection of the public revenues, taxes, excise, etc., for a certain commission or percentage; as a farmer of the revenues.