Middle English Dictionary Entry
ǒure n.
Entry Info
| Forms | ǒure n. Also ore. |
| Etymology | OE ūr & L ūrus, from Gmc. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) The aurochs or wild ox; (b) an Egyptian buffalo.
Associated quotations
a
- (1364) Let.Bk.Lond.G (Gldh LetBk G)178 : [Writ to the Mayor and Sheriffs to make proclamation against any assault being made against the King's beast from Egypt called] Oure.
- (1365) Plea & Mem.R.Lond.Gildh.18 : [Roger del Ewerye, the King's barber, recovered from John Want the sum of £4 13 s. 4 d..for the custody of a certain beast called an] ore [from Egypt].
b
- (1391) Acc.Exped.Der.in Camd.n.s.52109/11 : [Gifts while in Prussia:] Item, data famulo vnius presentantis dominum cum vno oore in vigilia Natalis Domini, vj scot.