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exclusively in the making of girdles or belts, although these 

 were important parts of the simple garb then in use ; but that 

 he was also engaged in the construction of other articles of 

 apparel which were made of leather. It is not be concluded 

 however, that York had no citizens at this period, but such as 

 were clothed in leather doublets. A considerable number of 

 Mercers [73] were admitted, who were general dealers in 

 various articles used for the better sort of apparel, probably 

 similar to those who are now called Haberdashers, a name that 

 was not introduced until the subsequent reign. By these and 

 a few Drapers [6], the higher classes were supplied with, 

 perhaps linen, and the finer sorts of woollen cloth: and we 

 find Cissores ^ [19], and Taillours [23], in sufficient number 

 to convert them into garments. But the admission of only half 

 a dozen Hatters, as many Hosers, and a single Glover, shews 

 that covering for the head, legs, and hands, was not in general 

 use. There were also a few called Parmenters, ^ who were 

 makers or decorators of ecclesiastical vestments ; and this com- 

 pletes the list of tradesmen and handicrafts in the department 

 of clothing. 



In those days of perpetual warfare, the making of armour, 

 arms, and other military equipments, was an important occupa- 

 tion. We find on the register several Furbours' [10] who 

 were manufacturers of armour and arms, a small number 

 called Armourers [3], a E,e voter, a few Boughers [6], several 

 Lorimers* [14] or dealers in horse furniture. Sellers^ [13] 

 or Saddlers, Sporiers, and 12 or 14 called Cirotecarius^ or 

 Gaunter, who were makers of the iron and other gauntlets 

 worn by the soldiers of that age. 



1 C'.ssor, a tailor, both for men and women's apparel. Lib. Quot. 363. 



2 Parmentarius, (Due.) qui vestes parat, id est, omat ; nostris olim "Partnentier." 



3 Forbator, a Cutler or Forbusher of Armour. — Fourbissier. Ft. Artisan qui 

 fouibit, monte, et vend des 6pees. 



* Lorenum. (Due.) "Pro sabutis, lorenis, palefridis, et aliis necessariis ad 

 equitandum." — Lorimers make bits for bridles, and such like small iron ware. 

 Stat. I Rich. II. c. 12. 



* Sellarii. (Due.) Sellarum confectores. 



* Chirothecffi de guerra. Gantelets de fer (Due.) 



