a. [f. ACRE + -ED2.] Possessing acres, or landed estates; mostly in comp. as large-acred.
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.
1859. Geo. Eliot, Adam Bede, 51. If ever I live to be a large-acred man.
