Middle English Dictionary Entry
hē̆ringer n.
Entry Info
| Forms | hē̆ringer n. ?Also herenǧer. |
| Etymology | From hē̆ring n. Also cp. OF herengier. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
One who catches or sells herring.
Associated quotations
- (1229-31) Cart.St.John in OHS 68134 : Walterus Haringer.
- (1296-7) Acc.Cornw.in RHS ser.3.6694 : Et de 7 d. de Roberto le herenger.
- (1412) Feudal Aids 6394 : Johannes Harenger de Estwyk.
- (1438-9) Acc.R.Dur.in Sur.Soc.9973 : Th. Herynger et Will'o Short, custodibus apud Rylley, 10 s.