单词 | farm holding |
释义 | > as lemmasfarm holding farm holding n. (originally) (an area of) leased or rented land, esp. used for cultivation; (now usually) an area of land held and used for agricultural purposes. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > farming > farm > farmland > land suitable for cultivation > [noun] field landOE farm holding1551 1551 in J. Raine Wills & Inventories Archdeaconry Richmond (1853) 72 My..wyfe..shall have full enterest in all suche fermeholding as I have in ferme and occupation at this daye. 1847 Northern Star & National Trades Jrnl. 6 Mar. 3/1 The capability of occupants on the Chartist Farms to live well, save money, and with that money become proprietors of their farm-holdings in the course of a few years. 2005 P. Midmore & R. J. Moore-Colyer Cherished Uplands iv. 31 The number of officially registered farm holdings changes little, but those providing the main family income decline in number. < as lemmas |
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