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Term: CASATA
Definition: A casata is an old-fashioned type of house that had enough land around it to support one family. It was a self-sufficient home where people could grow their own food and raise animals for milk, eggs, and meat.
CASATA
casata (k-say-tuh). Hist. A house with enough land to support one family.
These examples illustrate how a casata was a self-sufficient dwelling for a single family, providing both shelter and sustenance through farming or gardening. The size and grandeur of a casata could vary depending on the wealth and status of the family who owned it.