Middle English Dictionary Entry
scalder n.
Entry Info
| Forms | scalder n. |
| Etymology | From scalden v.; cp. AL scaldārius. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) One who scalds meat carcasses or poultry in the kitchen of a royal or noble household; (b) as surname.
Associated quotations
a
- (1426) Close R.Hen.VI265 : [George Herdewyke, yeoman,] scalder [in the king's kitchen].
- (1454) Proc.Privy C.6.232 : Scalders: John Bolde, yoman; William Doget, grome; John Curteis, page.
b
- (1373) in Thuresson ME Occup.Terms126 : Thom. Scalder.
- (1455) in Thuresson ME Occup.Terms126 : Will. Scalder.