crofter
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crofter
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at croft 1, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Robert Macdonald, a local crofter and National Farmers' Union representative, said farmers were worried for their sheep and lambs.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2025
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
“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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