lotter
lotter noun: a person who raised livestock on an allotted piece of land.
Noun
lotter (plural lotters)
- A person who raised livestock on an allotted piece of land.
- In addition to his croft, the lotter has in some places a share of hill pasture, for which he pays about £1 a year, capable of grazing from fifteen to twenty sheep […]1876, The Celtic Magazine, volumes 1-2, page 450
Proper noun capitalized: Lotter
Lotter (plural Lotters)
- A surname.
Forms of lotter
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | lotters |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Lotters |
Origin of lotter
lot + -er
Phrases with lotter
Questions about lotter
- What does lotter mean?
- Lotter means a person who raised livestock on an allotted piece of land.
- What part of speech is lotter?
- Lotter can be a noun or a proper noun.
- What is the plural of lotter?
- The plural of lotter is lotters.
Words near lotter in the dictionary
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