n. The science of the distribution and management of land. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One versed in agronomy; a student of agronomy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; rural; as a noun, an overseer of the public lands; &unr_; field + &unr_; usage, &unr_; to deal out, manage: cf. F. agronomie. ] The management of land; rural economy; agriculture. [ 1913 Webster ]