Meaning of the word croft in English

What does croft mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

croft

US /krɑːft/
UK /krɒft/
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Noun

a small rented farm, especially one on the Scottish Highlands or Islands, typically with a small area of arable land and a share in common pasture

Example:
The family lived on a remote croft overlooking the sea.
Many traditional crofts are still worked by hand.