Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
farmer-in-the-dell
noun
/ˈfɑːrmər ɪn ðə dɛl/
Definition
A farmer who lives and works on a farm located in a dell, which is a small valley.
Examples
- The farmer-in-the-dell tends to his crops every day.
- In the song, the farmer-in-the-dell has a wife and several farm animals.
Meaning
The term refers to a character in a traditional children’s song, symbolizing rural life and community.
Synonyms
- agriculturist
- cultivator
- rancher
