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crofter

[ krawf-ter, krof- ]
/ ˈkrɔf tər, ˈkrɒf- /
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noun British.
a person who rents and works a small farm, especially in Scotland or northern England.
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Origin of crofter

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at croft1, -er1
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British Dictionary definitions for crofter

crofter
/ (ˈkrɒftə) /

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