rōˈtu̇rēˌā, rō.ˈtyu̇-, F rȯtu̅e̅ryā noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French, from roture land tenure of a person not of noble birth, newly cleared land, action of breaking (from Old French routure action of breaking, from Latin ruptura fracture, break) + -ier — more at rupture
1. : a person not of noble birth ; specifically : a freeman holding land by payment of rent in money or kind without feudal duties and charges
2. : a rich person of plebeian origin : nouveau riche