Middle English Dictionary Entry
grāsier n.
Entry Info
| Forms | grāsier n. Also garser(e. |
| Etymology | Cp. OE grasian. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
One who grazes cattle, a grazier.
Associated quotations
- (1275) Close R.Edw.I244 : John le Grasier.
- (1279) Hundred R.Tower 2340 : Willielmus le Grasiere.
- (1305) in Thuresson ME Occup.Terms57 : Rob. le Garsere.
- (1337) Cart.St.John in OHS 68287 : Radulfus le Grasiere.
- (1446) in Thuresson ME Occup.Terms57 : Ric. Grasyer.
- -?-(1437) in Thuresson ME Occup.Terms57 : Math. Wynselay, grasier.