torcheholder (1417-18)
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torcheholder (1417-18)

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  FEW:  torques *13/ii,105b Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  torch n. (torch-holder)  MED:  torch(e n. (torch holdere)  DMLBS: ∅
 
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1 occupation torch-bearer, one who carries a torch, lamp or candle: 
( 1417-18 )  Item pur l'enterment de Rauf Horsle pur torcheholders - .ix. d.  5 Henry V
( 1422-23 )  Item, pur .xij. pater nosters bedes pur torcheholders – .vj. d. [...] Item, paié pur la servoyse pur lez ditz torcheholders – .iiij. d.  344
torchaz  torche#1  torcheberer  torchelun  torcher  torcherun  torchette  torchis  torchun 
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