First Known Use: circa 1930
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sharecrop
verb share·crop \ˈsher-ˌkräp\
Definition of SHARECROP
intransitive verb
: to farm as a sharecropper
transitive verb
: to farm (land) or produce (a crop) as a sharecropper
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Origin of SHARECROP
back-formation from sharecropper
Rhymes with SHARECROP
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SHARECROP Defined for Kids
sharecrop
verb share·crop \ˈsher-ˌkräp\
share·croppedshare·crop·ping
Definition of SHARECROP for Kids
: to farm another's land for a share of the crop or profit
— share·crop·per noun
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