jan 1, 1622 - purse-net
Description:
A net like a purse, with ends which could be drawn together by string. It was used principally to catch rabbits. 1612 <i>taking from him ... divers other nets called pursenettes,</i> Brandsby (NRQS2/1); 1613 <i>2 foxe nets on the pursnett fashion</i>; 1622 <i>one rabbet in his pocke(t) and pursenetts and a ferritt</i>, Brandsby (NYRO44/67,232).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1622
Now
~ 403 years ago