crofting
noun
British the system or occupation of working land in crofts
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Examples from the Web for crofting
Historical Examples of crofting
The sight of a crofting village is at first rather surprising to one accustomed to large towns.
Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of ScotlandDaniel Turner Holmes
A sympathetic and competent nurse is a valuable asset in a crofting or seafaring community.
Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of ScotlandDaniel Turner Holmes
The shire is one of those where the crofting system exists, but it is by no means universal.