crofter

[ krawf-ter, krof- ]

/ ˈkrɔf tər, ˈkrɒf- /

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

Origin of crofter

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

Crofter looked surprised, and clearly thought his friend's remark in rather bad taste.

The Sins of Sverac Bablon |Sax Rohmer
Slaves at least represented so much money; but the crofter was and is less valuable to the laird than his sheep and his deer.

Our Journey to the Hebrides |Joseph Pennell and Elizabeth Robins Pennell
If not, Crofter might still hang on to the reins and claim his doubtful rights.

Tom, Dick and Harry |Talbot Baines Reed
How could I ever have imagined a fellow like Crofter was worthy to hold a candle to my old Dux?

Tom, Dick and Harry |Talbot Baines Reed

It was sufficient for him that his hero was saved, and that the credit of the popular act which saved him belonged to Crofter.

Tom, Dick and Harry |Talbot Baines Reed

crofter

/ (ˈkrɒftə) /

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