toft
the site of a house and outbuildings.
a house site and its adjoining arable land.
Origin of toft
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How to use toft in a sentence
"That you never will," exclaimed a voice behind him; and toft, turning round, again met the glance of Peter.
Rookwood | William Harrison AinsworthThe chief artillery position is at toft Monks—the highest point.
The Invasion | William Le Queuxtoft ware, that is, the large dish form, apparently was made solely for ornament.
Chats on Old Earthenware | Arthur HaydenIt exhibits the peculiarly quaint doll-like faces with beady eyes associated with toft dishes.
Chats on Old Earthenware | Arthur HaydenFor instance, in the fifteenth century there was a market of live-stock at toft Green every Friday.
Life in a Medival City | Edwin Benson
British Dictionary definitions for toft
/ (tɒft) /
a homestead
an entire holding, consisting of a homestead and the attached arable land
Origin of toft
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