Middle English Dictionary Entry
gī̆lder n.(1)
Entry Info
| Forms | gī̆lder n.(1) Also guldare, gelder. |
| Etymology | From gī̆lden v. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. golder.
1.
A goldsmith, a gilder.
Associated quotations
- (1302-3) Chart.Bristol in BGAS 44131 : John le Guldare.
- (1305-6) Let.Bk.Lond.C (Gldh LetBk C)202 : [John] le Gilder.
- (1327) Doc.in Riley Mem.Lond.158 : [William de Stokwelle..did cause all the painters, joiners, lorimers, and] gelders [to be collected].