Middle English Dictionary Entry
tapē̆ter(e n.
Entry Info
| Forms | tapē̆ter(e n. Also (late) tapitour. |
| Etymology | From tapē̆t(e n.; cp. ML tapētārius, tapi-. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. tapicer n.
1.
(a) One who makes or sells tapestry hangings, carpets, and coverlets; also, a member of the tapestry-makers' guild; (b) as surname.
Associated quotations
a
- (1379) in Thuresson ME Occup.Terms210 : Thom. Baker, tapiter.
- (1393) Will York in Sur.Soc.4191 : Stephanus Knyght de Ebor., tapeter.
- (1440) in Thuresson ME Occup.Terms210 : Ric. Symondson, tapyter.
- a1450 Yk.Pl.(Add 35290)p.270 : The Tapiteres and Couchers.
- (1473-4) Mem.Bk.York in Sur.Soc.125195 : By the assent and consente of the godemen of the crafte of tapiters within the cite of York, [etc.].
- ?a1475 PParv.(Win)474 : Tapetere [Hrl 221: Tapecer]: Tapetarius.
- (1478-9) Mem.Bk.York in Sur.Soc.125198 : From this day forward it shalbe lefull to the said tapitours..to colour and litt thare awne garnez..withoute payment of eny dewtie to the said dyers.
- -?-(1366-7) Reg.Freemen York in Sur.Soc.9663 : Rogerus de Escrik, tapetter.
b
- (1274) Close R.Edw.I123 : Ralph le Tapiter.