jan 1, 1643 - armour dresser
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An occupational term noted in the records of the Cliffords of Skipton. 1643 <i>Nov. 11 Paid George Dent, armour-dresser, in part of his bill for dressing of arms & guns at Skypton Castle xvl.</i> In the same accounts he is referred to also as a <i>whitesmith</i> and paid <i>for dressing up the old armour</i> (Whit2/341n).
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