toft

[ tawft, toft ]

noun

, British Dialect.

1. the site of a house and outbuildings.
2. a house site and its adjoining arable land.

toft

/ tɒft /

noun

1. a homestead
2. an entire holding, consisting of a homestead and the attached arable land

Word History and Origins

Origin of toft¹

before 1050; Middle English, late Old English < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of toft¹

Old English, from Old Norse topt

Example Sentences

"That you never will," exclaimed a voice behind him; and Toft, turning round, again met the glance of Peter.

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The chief artillery position is at Toft Monks—the highest point.

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Toft ware, that is, the large dish form, apparently was made solely for ornament.

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It exhibits the peculiarly quaint doll-like faces with beady eyes associated with Toft dishes.

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For instance, in the fifteenth century there was a market of live-stock at Toft Green every Friday.

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