Cotter (Noun)
Meaning 2
Fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- I spent most o' the day in the field tilling the land wi' my spade as a cotter should.
- My brother left oor small farm tae find work as a labourer, but I'm happy tae remain a cotter o' the land.
- In the winter, it's no' easy fer a poor cotter like masel' tae make ends meet.
- A cotter's life may be hard but I've got nae desire tae be anything else, fer this is the land o' my fathers.
- After the laird's rent was paid, there was little left fer me tae live on, a small pittance fer a struggling cotter like masel'.