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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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]