noun
Uncommon
croft
kroft
Croft (noun) means a small enclosed field or piece of farmland, especially one rented out for small-scale farming, particularly in Scotland. Example: “His family has worked the same croft for four generations.”
noun
1
A small enclosed field or piece of farmland, especially one rented out for small-scale farming, particularly in Scotland.
"His family has worked the same croft for four generations."
verb
1
To farm a croft.
"They moved to the Highlands to try their hand at crofting."
How to use croft
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small farm plot, especially the traditional small tenant farms of Scotland.
UK vs US
Mainly used in British and especially Scottish English; rare in American English.
Common pairings
a Highland croft
crofting community
work a croft
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Word forms
- Plural
- crofts
- Third person singular
- crofts
- Past tense
- crofted
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Etymology
From Old English croft, meaning "enclosed field," of uncertain deeper origin but possibly related to words for a hill or bend.
Rhymes for croft
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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.
