Definitions

1. noun

A person who rettes, or manages, a field or estate, especially in Scandinavia.

“The retter oversaw the maintenance and harvest of the family’s land.”

2. noun

In English law, a retter is a person who manages a piece of land in consideration of a rent, but without any proprietary interest in the land itself.

“The retter’s rights and responsibilities were clearly outlined in the lease agreement.”