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

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[FEW: *13/ii,105b torques; 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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