jan 1, 1558 - rugged
Description:
In general it meant rough or hairy, so when it was used of items of clothing there may have been a direct connection with ‘rugg’ as a material. 1558 <i>ij ruggid hats</i>, Knaresborough (SS26/126): in the same inventory are <i>one Welvet capp, one sattan cappe </i>and <i>seven worsett hatts</i>.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1558
Now
~ 467 years ago