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Croft

/krˈɔft/
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(noun) An enclosed piece of land, usually small and arable and used for small-scale food production, and often with a dwelling next to it; in particular, such a piece of land rented to a farmer (a crofter), especially in Scotland, together with a right to use separate pastureland shared by other crofters.

Mr Croft was comfortable with his cushy sinecure.
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Mr ____ was comfortable with his cushy sinecure.

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