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crofter

[ krawf-ter, krof- ]

noun

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


ˈǴڳٱ

/ ˈɒڳə /

noun

  1. an owner or tenant of a small farm, esp in Scotland or northern England
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Word History and Origins

Origin of crofter1

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; croft 1, -er 1

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croftˈǴڳپԲ