crofter

Example Sentences

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John Willie Gilles, the chair of the North Raasay Sheep stock club, has been a crofter since he left school.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2023

In late spring, the crofter will revert to an ancient practice of cutting and burning peat for fuel, and will also have to put up the price of the eggs he sells.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2022

“It’s a real misconception that folk have about Hebridean crofter types,” said Maggie.

From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2017

This period coincided with a family move from London to the Isle of Skye, where Horsfall rambled over mountains and became a dedicated crofter, producing fruit and vegetables.

From The Guardian • Jan. 30, 2013

“Twitching noase be one neame,” answered the hedgehog obstinately, “and a-twitching of that noase be another, me- aster. Now you move along, kind Measter Brock, and leave a poor crofter to teak ’is winter drowse.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White