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