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remittance farmer Hist. 
a remittance man (def. 1) who runs a farm.
See also: remittance man (def. 1)
- 1893 It is much to be regretted that the consumption of spirits, made more fiery by abominable adulteration, appears to be on the increase; but this is chiefly amongst the "remittance farmer" class, with whom "whisky-sprees" have become an institution.
- 1957 Such words as concession road, separate school . . . remittance farmer and suitcase farmer are used by Canadians every day and are considered good English.
- 1893 It is much to be regretted that the consumption of spirits, made more fiery by abominable adulteration, appears to be on the increase; but this is chiefly amongst the "remittance farmer" class, with whom "whisky-sprees" have become an institution.