n. [ AS. hāmstede. ]
We can trace them back to a homestead on the Rivers Volga and Ural. W. Tooke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Homestead law.
n. One who has entered upon a portion of the public land with the purpose of acquiring ownership of it under provisions of the homestead law, so called; one who has acquired a homestead in this manner. [ Local, U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]