a. [f. ACRE + -ED2.] Possessing acres, or landed estates; mostly in comp. as large-acred.

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1844.  Disraeli, Coningsby, II. iv. 74. It was from such materials … with great numbers, largely acred … but without knowledge, genius … or faith, that Sir Robert Peel was to form a great Conservative party.

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1859.  Geo. Eliot, Adam Bede, 51. If ever I live to be a large-acred man.

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