jan 1, 1577 - sharpling

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A type of nail, although the exact meaning is uncertain. It was probably a regional term since the few references occurred mostly in the north (SZ1/316): 1415 <i>In cc sharpelynges emptis, prec. 16d</i>, York (SS35/35); 1475 <i>Et pro sharplynges, xjd</i>, York (SS129/74); 1548 <i>ij.c sharplynges, 18d</i>, York (SS35/112); 1577 <i>For sharplinges for naylinge the clowtes on the table feete in the chapter house, 3d,</i> York (SS35/116).

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