Homestead :: Homestead (n.) The home place; a home and the inclosure or ground immediately connected with it.
Homestead :: Homestead (n.) The home or seat of a family; place of origin.
Homestead :: Homestead (n.) The home and appurtenant land and buildings owned by the head of a family, and occupied by him and his family..
Homesteader :: Homesteader (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..
Instead :: Instead (adv.) In the place or room; -- usually followed by of.
Instead :: Instead (adv.) Equivalent; equal to; -- usually with of.