slabbard - Middle English Compendium

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Middle English Dictionary Entry

slabbard n.

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Entry Info

Forms	slabbard n. Also slabbarde, (in surname) slabard.
Etymology	From MDu. slabbaert, slabberd.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.

(a) Someone slow or dull-witted; (b) as surname.

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a

(1440) PParv.(Hrl 221)458 : Slabbarde [Win: Slabbard]: Morosus, tardus.

b

(1289) Leet R.Norwich in Seld.Soc.533 : Johannes Slabbard.
(c1311) Rec.Norwich 1379 : John Slabbard.
(1317) Close R.Edw.II463 : John Slabbard.
(1320) Close R.Edw.II222 : John Slabard.