DCHP-3

remittance farmer

Hist.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a remittance man (def. 1) who runs a farm.

See: remittance man(def. 1)

Quotations

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.