"cross lots" meaning in All languages combined

See cross lots on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} cross lots, {{en-prep phrase}} cross lots
  1. Across the fields; by way of a shortcut. Synonyms: across lots Related terms: across country
    Sense id: en-cross_lots-en-prep_phrase-A2RrcdIV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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