jan 1, 1599 - eel-band
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Of uncertain meaning but evidently an implement used by fishermen. An accusation against several men for fishing illegally in the Wharfe made the following claim 1599 occiderunt & spoliaverunt le frie de Salmons & Troutes ... with angling & elebandes, Kirkby Overblow (YRS3/163).
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