Synonyms

crofter

American

[krawf-ter, krof-] / ˈkrɔf tər, ˈkrɒf- /

noun

British.

a person who rents and works a small farm, especially in Scotland or northern England.

crofter British

/ ˈkrɒftə /

noun

an owner or tenant of a small farm, esp in Scotland or northern England

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Etymology

Origin of crofter

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at croft ¹, -er ¹

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crofter

John Willie Gilles, the chair of the North Raasay Sheep stock club, has been a crofter since he left school.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2023

She is a crofter, hairdresser and holiday accommodation owner.

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2023

“It’s a real misconception that folk have about Hebridean crofter types,” said Maggie.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 26, 2017

This period coincided with a family move from London to the Isle of Skye, where Horsfall rambled over mountains and became a dedicated crofter, producing fruit and vegetables.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 30, 2013

“Twitching noase be one neame,” answered the hedgehog obstinately, “and a-twitching of that noase be another, me- aster. Now you move along, kind Measter Brock, and leave a poor crofter to teak ’is winter drowse.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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