Erf
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɜːf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Erf is a noun meaning (Northern England, Scotland, rare) Inheritance; patrimony.
Meaning
(Northern England, Scotland, rare) Inheritance; patrimony.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Stock; cattle.
- (US regional, Cape Colony, New York, South Africa) A small inherited house-and-garden lot in a village or settlement.
Example Sentences
Son, you will have this farm to erf.
Word Forms
- erfs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kef, lil, fra, company, par, rail.
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