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squattage

Noun CEFR B2
ˈskwɒ.tədʒ

Definitions

A holding occupied by a squatter (an occupier of Crown land or a large-scale land owner).

Australia, historical

Examples

“When this was done Strangway and one of the men rode over to Coglin station to send⟳ a telegram to Mills that all was well and a good squattage had been secured.”
“Many persons held squatting licences who did not live⟳ on the squattage, but carried on some occupation elsewhere, the run⟳ being left in the care of an overseer.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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