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Noun — A small enclosed field or piece of farmland, especially one rented out for small-scale farming, particularly in Scotland.

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How to use croft

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a Highland croft crofting community work a croft

Etymology

From Old English croft, meaning "enclosed field," of uncertain deeper origin but possibly related to words for a hill or bend.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “croft” mean?

The word “croft” means a small enclosed field or piece of farmland, especially one rented out for small-scale farming, particularly in Scotland. In plain terms, a small farm plot, especially the traditional small tenant farms of Scotland.

How do you pronounce “croft”?

“Croft” is pronounced kroft (/kɹɔft/ in IPA).

How do you use “croft” in a sentence?

Here is “croft” used in a sentence: “His family has worked the same croft for four generations.”

What part of speech is “croft”?

Depending on how it is used, “croft” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “croft” come from?

The word “croft” comes from Old English. From Old English croft, meaning "enclosed field," of uncertain deeper origin but possibly related to words for a hill or bend.

Is “croft” a common word?

“Croft” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “croft” have?

“Croft” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small enclosed field or piece of farmland, especially one rented out for small-scale farming, particularly in Scotland.

Related words

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