Middle English Dictionary Entry
knitter(e n.
Entry Info
| Forms | knitter(e n. |
| Etymology | From knitten v. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) One who unites persons; (b) a medicine causing bones to mend; (c) one who knits or weaves lace, caps, nets, etc.; cappe ~ [see cappe 3. (b)]; lainer ~, net ~, q.v.
Associated quotations
a
- 1447 Bokenham Sts.(Arun 327)3850 : Hym I serue wych knytter is in oon Of iewys & paynyms, criyst ihesu.
- c1450 Capgr.St.Kath.(Arun 396)4.2311 : On o god I beleue..I beleue on Ihesu eke..I leue in the goost, knettere of hem too.
b
- c1465(?1373) *Lelamour Macer (Sln 5)43b : Madyr..is leder and knytter of bonys yf he be dronke.
c
- (1305) in Thuresson ME Occup.Terms206 : Joh. le Knettere.