ointer - Middle English Compendium

Middle English Dictionary Entry

ointer n.

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Entry Info

Forms	ointer n. Also oincter, hointer.
Etymology	OF ointier & ML unctor.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.

(a) A dealer in grease or lard, a greasemonger; a melter of tallow; (b) in surnames.

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a

(1277) Let.Bk.Lond.B (Gldh LetBk B)266 : [William de Langele], oynter.
(1281-2) Let.Bk.Lond.A (Gldh LetBk A)48 : [Michael de St.Alban], oyncter.

b

(1263) in Thuresson ME Occup.Terms200 : Eylewyn le Ointer.
(1275) in Thuresson ME Occup.Terms200 : Mic. le Hointer.
(1292) Let.Bk.Lond.A (Gldh LetBk A)145 : [Stephen] le Oynter.