crofter

croft·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [krawf-ter, krof-]
- /ˈkrɔf tər, ˈkrɒf-/
- /ˈkrɒf.tə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krawf-ter, krof-]
- /ˈkrɔf tər, ˈkrɒf-/

Definitions of crofter word

countable noun crofter In Scotland, a crofter is a person who lives on a croft or small farm. 3
noun crofter an owner or tenant of a small farm, esp in Scotland or northern England 3
noun crofter a person who rents and works a small farm, especially in Scotland or northern England. 1
noun crofter One who has the tenure of a croft, usually also the occupant and user. 1

See all 4 definitions of crofter

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Origin of crofter

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at croft1, -er1

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Parts of speech for Crofter

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crofter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

crofter usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for crofter

noun crofter

metayer — a person who works the land using tools, seed, etc., furnished by the landlord and who receives a share of the harvest in compensation.
sharecropper — a tenant farmer who pays as rent a share of the crop.

All 2 Synonyms of crofter