One who has corn to sell.
1580. North, Plutarch (1676), 707. These Corn-masters bringing a sample of their Corn in a Dish or Napkin to shew you … by that little do sell all that they have.
1625. Bacon, Ess., Riches (Arb.), 235. A Nobleman … A Great Grasier, A Great Sheepe-Master … A Great Corne-Master.
1638. Penkethman, Artach., K iij. The uncharitable greedinesse, or unconscionable hoording of Corne-Masters and Farmers.
1667. Ld. Orrery, State Lett. (1743), II. 262.
