crofter

American  

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

noun

British.

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

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crofter British  

/ ˈkrɒftə /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

In late spring, the crofter will revert to an ancient practice of cutting and burning peat for fuel, and will also have to put up the price of the eggs he sells.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2022

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

From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2017

Team leader John Stevenson said: "The dog belongs to a local crofter."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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