Middle English Dictionary Entry
spọ̄ner(e n.
Entry Info
| Forms | spọ̄ner(e n. |
| Etymology | From spọ̄n n. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) One who makes shingles or spoons; (b) in surnames.
Associated quotations
a
- (1331) in Fransson Surn.166 : John de Blitheburgh, le Sponer.
- (1390) Doc.Beverley in Seld.Soc.1433 : Ordinatum est..quod quilibet artifices..viz. mercers et drapers..horners, sponers, ladilers, [etc.].
b
- (1179) in Reaney Dict.Br.Surnames329 : Roger Lesponere.
- (1221) in Reaney Dict.Br.Surnames329 : Robert le Sponere.
- (1265) Rec.Norwich 1209 : Radulfus le Sponere.
- (1306) in Webb Rec.St.Barth1.443 : Agnes le Sponer.
- (1327) Name in LuSE 3588 : Le Sponer.
- (c1346) in Fransson Surn.166 : Rob. le Sponer.