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    1. Translation Needed... Occupation: RENTIER
    2. R. J. Wespiser

    3. I give up, can't find site to help me find the meaning of this occupation.."rentier" TIA, Bob Wespiser

    05/09/2004 10:01:23
    1. Re: [QUEBEC] Translation Needed... Occupation: RENTIER
    2. Jerry Lesperance

    3. Rentier=person of private means (well off). I don't have any of those in my ancestry. Jerry, Hawaii ----- Original Message ----- From: "R. J. Wespiser" <bobwes@adelphia.net> To: <QUEBEC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2004 10:01 AM Subject: [QUEBEC] Translation Needed... Occupation: RENTIER > I give up, can't find site to help me find the meaning of this occupation.."rentier" > > TIA, > Bob Wespiser > > > ==== QUEBEC Mailing List ==== > **Do not use signature lines after your message** > **They confuse our keyword archives through repetition** > *** Don't forget to thank someone (offlist) for their help *** > >

    05/09/2004 04:26:44
    1. RE: [QUEBEC] Translation Needed... Occupation: RENTIER
    2. tfeeney

    3. According to the online Merriam-Webster Dictionary at http://www.m-w.com/netdict.htm One entry found for rentier. Main Entry: ren·tier Pronunciation: rän-tyA Function: noun Etymology: French, from Old French, from rente : a person who lives on income from property or securities -----Original Message----- From: R. J. Wespiser I give up, can't find site to help me find the meaning of this occupation.."rentier" TIA, Bob Wespiser --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.676 / Virus Database: 438 - Release Date: 5/3/04

    05/09/2004 10:23:59