crofter

Example Sentences

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Robert Macdonald, a local crofter and National Farmers' Union representative, said farmers were worried for their sheep and lambs.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

However, he prefers to portray himself as a "simple crofter" - he farms sheep in Skye, and frequently posts pictures of them online.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 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