- naperer
- na·per·er
English syllables. 2014.
naperer
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Naperer — That member of the king s household responsible for the linen. He was also known as the napier (hence the surname Napier ). [< OldFr. nappe = a tablecloth] Cf. Steward … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
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Serjeanty — Tenure by serjeanty was a form of land holding in Medieval England (and is also used of similar forms in Continental Europe) under the feudal system, intermediate between tenure by knight service and tenure in socage.Origins and developmentIt… … Wikipedia
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Napery — A shopkeeper shows a tablecloth to customers in Leipzig, November 1953 Napery is another term for linen used for household purposes, such as table linen.[1] H … Wikipedia
Napier (surname) — This article is about the name Napier. For other uses, see Napier. Napier Family name Region of origin Scotland Language(s) of origin English Related names Napper, Napierala Napier ( … Wikipedia
