What does cottager mean?
Cottager means A person who has the tenure of a cottage, usually also the occupant..
Cottager
/ˈkɒtɪd͡ʒə/ · noun
Meaning
A person who has the tenure of a cottage, usually also the occupant..
Definitions by Sense
- A person who has the tenure of a cottage, usually also the occupant.
- (British, slang) One who engages in sex in public lavatories; a practitioner of cottaging.
Example Sentences
The silver hair and benevolent countenance of the aged cottager, won my reverence; while the gentle manners of the girl enticed my love.
A cottager, I mark’d a throne Of half the world as all my own, And murmur’d at such lowly lot!
I don't like shoppy people. I think we are far better off, knowing only cottagers and labourers, and people without pretence.
Synonyms for cottager
Antonyms for cottager
Related Words
Word Forms
- cottagers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cottager?
Common synonyms include cotter, cottier, coscet, cottage dweller.
What is the opposite of cottager?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cottager in a sentence?
The silver hair and benevolent countenance of the aged cottager, won my reverence; while the gentle manners of the girl enticed my love.
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