Middle English Dictionary Entry
hardlen v.
Entry Info
| Forms | hardlen v. Also hardelen. |
| Etymology | From hardel . |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Hunt. To tie together the feet of (a deer); tie together (hounds) in small groups.
Associated quotations
- (c1410) York MGame (Vsp B.12)26 : He is hardeled [vr. hardled] but nat vndon as an hert, for he ne hathe no venyson þat men shul ley in salt.
- (c1410) York MGame (Vsp B.12)108 : Þan shuld þe sergeaunt of þe mute of þe hert houndes..make alle hem of the office..hardle [vr. hardell] her houndes.
Supplemental Materials (draft)
- c1475 My dere sone wher (RwlPoet 143)89 : To your houndes, reward shal be calt…The Ro shal be hardeled, be venery I wene The ij ferther legges, the hede leide bitwene.
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