Cottager
(noun)
A person who lives in a cottage, especially one in the countryside.
Origin:
The word 'cottager' is derived from the middle english word 'cotter', meaning 'one who lives in a cottage'. the word was commonly used in the 16th and 17th centuries to refer to a person who lived in a small rural dwelling.
Examples:
- The cottagers of the village lived a simple life and made a living from the land.
- The cottager was known for his kindness and generosity to those in need.
- The cottagers of the valley came together to help one another during the flood.
- The young cottager had a passion for gardening and spent many hours in his garden.
- The cottager was proud of his heritage and passed down the traditions of his ancestors to his children.