oxherd (1281)
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oxherd (1281)

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  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  oxherd n.  MED:  ox(e-herd(e n.  DMLBS: ∅
oxenhurde;  oxhird,  oxhirde  
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1 occupationlivestockname oxherd, one who keeps oxen (used as a surname): 
( 1281 )  Walt. le Oxhirde  ox(e-herd(e n.
( 1325 )  William le Oxhird  ox(e-herd(e n.
( 1327 )  John le Oxenhurde  Oxnard
( 1332 )  Willelmus le Oxherd  ox(e-herd(e n.
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