Bothy
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000703
A basic shelter or hut, traditionally providing simple accommodation for farm laborers, shepherds, or estate workers in remote agricultural areas. Located primarily in Scotland and northern England, these structures offered a place for itinerant workers to rest. A typical bothy provides a roof and a sleeping area but lacks amenities like running water or electricity.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000703 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| References | Bothy (Dictionaries of the Scots Language) |
| Translations | German: Bothy; Spanish: bothy; French: bothy |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000703",
"term": "Bothy",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A basic shelter or hut, traditionally providing simple accommodation for farm laborers, shepherds, or estate workers in remote agricultural areas. Located primarily in Scotland and northern England, these structures offered a place for itinerant workers to rest. A typical bothy provides a roof and a sleeping area but lacks amenities like running water or electricity.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"references": [
"Bothy (Dictionaries of the Scots Language)"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Bothy",
"es": "bothy",
"fr": "bothy"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/bothy/"
}
Record 771 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.