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English Surnames

Note 367 — Chapter V · SURNAMES OF OCCUPATION. (TOWN).

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An old Yorkshire will, dated 1383, contains the following bequest: ‘To John Couper, a docer, and a new banaquer (a seat-cover) and ij cochyns (cushions).’ (Surtees Soc.)

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