jan 1, 1536 - bain

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The regional spelling of ‘bone’. 1536 <i>my banes to be buryed in my paryche churche of Sanct Ellyn</i>, Burton (SS26/12). Found frequently in by-names where it meant ‘leg’: 1270 <i>Alan Crokebayn</i>, York (YRS12/113); 1279 <i>Geoffrey Coltbayn</i>, Fangfoss (YRS12/205); 1298 <i>William Bryghelbayn</i>, Wakefield (YRS36/28); 1306 <i>Johannes Langebayne</i>, Rievaulx Abbey (SS83/413); 1382 <i>Robert Starkbayn</i>, Little Ribston (YRS120/140).

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