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strenger (1293)
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strenger (1293)

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strengare;  stringer  
  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  stringer n.  MED:  strenger n.  DMLBS: ∅
ls(loanword: M.E. )
le

Used as a name, some forms may also be interpreted as ME strenger(e a. ('the stronger').

s.

occupationweaponsname one who makes bowstrings (used as a surname): 
( 1293 )  Roger le Strenger  Family Names Stringer
( 1344 )  Rob. le Strengare  MED strenger n.
( 1362 )  Thomas le Stringer  MED strenger n.

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See also:

boustringer  strenglayer  strengmakere 
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