English Explanatory Dictionary

farmers' league

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a league with a perceived lack of talent and good players

Word forms

farmers' league farmers' leagues

Etymology

Derived from the humorous perception that players in a league referred to as a "farmers' league" are part-time footballers, and who also have other jobs unrelated to sports such as farming.

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