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

“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

A crofter from Shetland, Agnes Leask, is awarded a British Empire Medal for services to Crofting.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2012

“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