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forwarding merchant
One whose business it is to receive and forward goods for others. The internal navigation and trade ...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
Originally called Tailors and Linen-Armourers. A charter of Liberties was granted to them under this name, 1 Ed. III. 1326-7 (Cal. L. Bk. F. p. 52).
Elections to Mistery of Tailors and Linen-Armourers recorded 1328 (Cal. L. Bk. E. p. 234).
The advowson of St. Martin Outwich was granted to them, 6 H. IV. (S. 182).
Incorporated by Hen. VII. by the name of the Master and Wardens of the Merchant Taylors of the fraternitie of Saint John Baptist (S. 183).
Master called "pilgrim" and the wardens "purveyors of alms" until 11 Eich. II. (ib.).
Had a School, Almshouses, etc. (Herbert II. 488 et seq.).
One whose business it is to receive and forward goods for others. The internal navigation and trade ...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.