The process of exposing linen to the sun, on the grass, in the process of bleaching.
A form of land tenure and small-scale food production, unique to the Highlands and islands of Scotland, in which individual crofts are established on the better land while a large area of poor-quality hill ground is shared by all the crofters of the township for grazing.
The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
A fine or subtle distinction.
High-class style; cultivation.