torcheberer (1222-23)
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torcheberer (1222-23)

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[ FEW: *13/ii,105b torques; Gdf: ∅; GdfC: ∅; TL: ∅; DEAF: ∅; DMF: ∅; TLF: ∅; OED:  torch-bearer n.; MED:  torch(e n. (torch berere); DMLBS: ∅ ]
 
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1 torch-bearer, one who carries a torch, lamp or candle: 
( 1222-23 )  Item, paié pur le wast des .xij. torches vers le roy et pur pain et servoise a lez torcheberers - en tout .xxviij. s. .ij. d.  278 (1 Henry VI)
torchaz  torche#1  torcheholder  torchelun  torcher  torcherun  torchette  torchis  torchun 
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torcheberer