In article <4.2.0.58.20001129200645.01ea4e40@uio-pop.uio.no>, gladysjkj@dellnet.com (Gladys Johnson , by way of Alf Christophersen <alf.christophersen@basalmed.uio.no>) wrote: > What does this word mean in connection to type of work? > Thanks. > hemmansegare, modern spelling hemmansägare, "ägare" = owner of a "hemman" = family farm or homestead. The important thing is that he owned the farm instead of leasing or renting it. // Bo Johansson Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.