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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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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crofter
/ (ˈkrɒftə) /
noun
British an owner or tenant of a small farm, esp in Scotland or northern England
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