steading

Meanings

• noun

  A farmstead or rural settlement.

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Variants

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steading , steadings , stead , steaded , steads

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Etymology

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Old English stæding 'dwelling, farm, estate'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'steading' is also used in the Scottish Highlands to refer to a herd of cattle?

2. The word 'steading' is related to the Old English word 'stead', meaning 'place' or 'position'.

3. In medieval Scotland, a 'steading' was a unit of land that could support a family and their livestock.

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Related Concepts

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1. farmstead: A self-contained agricultural unit, consisting of a house, buildings for livestock, and land for crops and pasture.

2. rural settlement: A community located in the countryside, often characterized by a strong connection to agriculture and the natural environment.

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Culture

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In Scottish literature, a 'steading' is a small farm or settlement, often associated with rural life and traditions.

How to Memorize "steading"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a quaint rural village with small farmhouses and fields surrounding it.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'steady' and remember that a 'steading' is a stable and self-sufficient farm or settlement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'S-T-E-A-D-I-N-G': Self-sufficient, Traditional, Engaging, Agricultural, Developed, Independent, Nurturing, and Growing.

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