jan 1, 1596 - stee
Description:
A north-country word for a ladder, noted in counties where Scandinavian influence was strong. 1522 <i>paid for a ste to the kirk, xvijd</i> , York (CCW88); 1559 <i>two longe stiis</i>, Castleford (Th27/287); 1561 <i>Item 3 stees or Ladders</i>, Spaldington (YRS134/10); 1563 <i>Thre stees alias ledders</i>, Knayton (SS2/207); 1596 <i>Item Fyve stees Longer and shorter</i>, Knaresborough (YRS134/61).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1596
Now
~ 429 years ago