jan 1, 1516 - patron
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An early spelling of pattern: it occurred several times in founders’ inventories where it clearly referred to a model or mould of the objects they produced. 1492 <i>To William myn apprentice … vj bell fete patrones</i>, York (SS53/78); 1512 <i>Item xxj ladill and scomer patrons</i>; 1516 <i>Item ... vj floure patrons, </i>York (SS79/36,79).
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