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

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  FEW:  torques *13/ii,105b Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  torch-bearer n.  MED:  torch(e n. (torch berere)  DMLBS: ∅
ls(loanword: M.E. )
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s.

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.  Mch Tayl Accs2 278 (1 Henry VI)

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See also:

torchaz  torche1  torcheholder  torchelun  torcher  torcherun  torchette  torchis  torchun 
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torcheberer