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ootset

nounplace

small allotted croft for cultivation

A plot in the scattald (common grazing) granted by the laird to a tenant on condition they build a house and bring the rough pasture into cultivation.

Example in use

He hed an ootset fae the laird an biggit a hoose

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/OOT-set/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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