1 gen 1642 anni - find

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The verb formerly had several related meanings which are not now in general usage, that is to provide for or to maintain. 1472 <i>And as for William Wakefeld I will he be fownd att the Scole and be att the Rewle of my wife and hir Cownesell and she to fynd hym</i>, Pontefract (Th26/328); 1485 <i>I will … that John </i>[Copley]<i> have xx marcs to fynd hym at scole</i>, Bridlington (SS53/7); 1533 <i>I will that Margarett my wyff shall have and occupy of my lands … for to kepe brynge up and fynd hyr and my children</i>, Clint (YRS55/147); 1642 <i>Wee allwayes give our Thatchers iiijd a day, and theire meate … others that finde them not soe good a dyett give them vd a day and theire meate</i>, Elmswell (DW148). It was used frequently in cases where an animal had its fodder and pasture guaranteed: 1597 <i>I will that my sonne Ralph shall finde his syster Jane one cow bothe winter and somer … of his owen proper costs</i>, Downholme (YRS152/338). The phrase ‘all found’ is still used in connection with working arrangements where food and accommodation are included in the agreement.

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