'Tacksman' definitions:

Definition of 'Tacksman'

From: GCIDE
  • Tacksman \Tacks"man\, n.; pl. Tacksmen. (Scots Law) One who holds a tack or lease from another; a tenant, or lessee. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
  • The tacksmen, who formed what may be called the "peerage" of the little community, must be the captains. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]