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croft
This term is deeply rooted in the socio-economic history of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. It evokes an image of rugged, marginal land and a lifestyle of subsistence farming, often associated with hardship, tenacity, and a strong connection to ancestral territory.
While it refers to both the land and the dwelling, the word carries a specific cultural weight that distinguishes it from a general small farm or a cottage. It implies a particular system of land tenure and a traditional way of life that persists as a cultural identity in northern Scotland.
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Ví dụ
The family lived in a small croft on the edge of the glen.
I wonder if I could ever manage a croft of my own.
Their croft was barely large enough to grow potatoes for the winter.
Look at that quaint little croft nestled against the hillside.
He spent his childhood working on his father's croft.
The old stone walls of the croft had crumbled over the decades.
We should stop by that croft to see if they sell fresh eggs.
Life on a croft requires hard work and a love for the land.