Of a labourer: that is hired or paid by the day; that earns a living by day labour.

Half-yearly; taking place every six months; lasting for six months. Of persons: holding office for six months; exercising office every six months.

Of a worker: engaged or hired by the year. Now chiefly historical.

Of certain trades: Dependent on the seasons. Of workers, servants: Employed or engaged only during a particular season.

Of employment or an employee: permanent. Cf. temp, adj., perm, n.2