Middle English Dictionary Entry
fō̆rǧeress(e n.
Entry Info
| Forms | fō̆rǧeress(e n. |
| Etymology | OF |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A female worker in metal [used fig.], creator.
Associated quotations
- c1450 Pilgr.LM (Cmb Ff.5.30)134 : Dame justice, the smythiere of vertues and the forgeresse.
- c1450 Pilgr.LM (Cmb Ff.5.30)183 : I am..the goldsmithesse and the forgeresse of heuene, that make and forge..the corownes of paradys.
- a1475(?a1430) Lydg.Pilgr.(Vit C.13)15701 : A lady callyd Ryghtwysness, Smyth and also forgeresse Off al vertues.
- a1475(?a1430) Lydg.Pilgr.(Vit C.13)16054 : We have maad the Forgeresse and Goldsmyth off our hevenly tour, ffor to don ay thy labour.