crofter

[ krawf-ter, krof- ]

noun

, British.

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

ˈcrofter

/ ˈkrɒftə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of crofter¹

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

Example Sentences

Over the last decade crofters in the Highlands say that hundreds of their lambs have been taken by sea eagles.

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Cathy Dagg, a crofter and archaeologist who has lived there for 43 years, said conserving water was never far from their minds.

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But farmers' union NFU Scotland said any proposals to reintroduce lynx were unacceptable to farmers and crofters.

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She is a crofter, hairdresser and holiday accommodation owner.

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However, he prefers to portray himself as a "simple crofter" - he farms sheep in Skye, and frequently posts pictures of them online.

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