lackland

9.9

A word used long ago for a person with no land or property

noun

Archaic

: desposeído

Examples

Lackland Air Force Base, sure.

Path to War (2003)
In the feudal system, a lackland relied on the lord for protection and sustenance.
Many lacklands existed in medieval societies, often living in poverty due to their lack of property.
The term ‘lackland’ describes individuals who owned no land and had limited means to support themselves.

Synonyms

derelict

vslackland

8 8.4

A person who has no home or job and is ignored by other people

is an older term for someone who simply owns no land or property

Antonyms

landowner

38 2.5

A person who has land, often a large area in the countryside

property owner

37 3.5

A person who owns land or a building and is responsible for its care

Surface Forms

lackland singular

lacklands plural

Morphology

lackland = lack + land (transparent) = lack + land

The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'lack' + 'land' indicating someone without land.

Etymology

Lackland comes from the two parts lack and land, literally meaning 'without land'. It was used in medieval times for someone who owned no property, so a lackland is a person who has no land or property.