harte

/hɑːrtiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of land measurement in England, equal to 10 acres.

“The estate was comprised of 20 harte of land, stretching across the countryside.”

2. proper noun

Harte, a surname of English origin, often referring to George Harte (1730-1788), an Irish Jesuit and historian.

“George Harte was a prominent Jesuit historian in 18th-century England.”

Synonyms

  • acre
  • hectare

Antonyms

  • plot