Middle English Dictionary Entry
hē̆rber n.(2)
Entry Info
| Forms | hē̆rber n.(2) |
| Etymology | OF h)erbier an herbalist. Early quots. may be AF. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A collector and/or seller of herbs, an herbalist.
Associated quotations
- (1227) Close R.Tower 2186 : Willielmus le Herber.
- (1313) Sub.R.Bristol(1) in BGAS 19223 : Ricardus le Harbur.
- a1475 Godstow Reg.(Rwl B.408)486/18 : Margerye Dyne..yaf..to Raaf Sewkeworth, herbare, of Oxenford..j place, [etc.].