Middle English Dictionary Entry
tinner(e n.
Entry Info
| Forms | tinner(e n. Also (in surnames) tinier, tinnour. |
| Etymology | From tinnen v.(1) or tin n.(1). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) One who works with tin; also, a tinker; (b) as surname.
Associated quotations
a
- (a1450) *Pet.Chanc.PRO ser.CP 1 file 12no.202 : John Nansederne..Tynner..hys tynwerk entryd, brake, & maynvryd.
- (a1461) Proc.Chanc.in Cal.PCEliz.1.p.lviii : Thomas Harry..tynner..hath doon divers grete wronges, [etc.].
- ?a1475 PParv.(Win)483 : Tynnare: Tintinnarius.
b
- (1272) Pat.R.Edw.I703 : Alexander le Tinnere.
- (1316) Pat.R.Edw.II589 : Hugh le Tynnour.
- (1327) Sub.R.Sus.in Sus.RS 10119 : Willo Tinier.