rent-warner

Updated: May 7, 2025

But he compelled Connell to pay rent to him. When Carroll was evicted, the landlord offered to let Connell have half an acre more of land. He took it to better himself, and "how did he injure Carroll by taking it?" How indeed, poor man! Was he a rent-warner?

William Henry Hurlbert - Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888)

In consequence Connell was regarded by the National League here as a 'land-grabber. About the same time the agent also appointed him a rent-warner. "On the 22d June last Connell received a letter through the Post-Office threatening him if he did not give up his place as a rent-warner.

William Henry Hurlbert - Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888)