cotter

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands
  2. noun a medieval English villein
  3. noun fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together

Etymology

Unknown.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cottar

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