A Survey of English Bynames: Sloper

by Mari ingen Briain meic Donnchada (Kathleen M. O'Brien)

© 2002-2012 by Kathleen M. O'Brien. All rights reserved.
Version 1.3, updated 24 June 2012


Sloper
"A derivative of ME slop(e) 'slop, outer garment, tunic, etc.', a maker or seller of these." (Reaney & Wilson, p. 414 s.n. Sloper)
"Occup. 'the sloper,' a maker of slops. Sometimes a loose overcoat or garment, more generally large loose trousers." (Bardsley, p. 697 s.n. Sloper)
 
NameAdditional DescriptionDateSource
AgathaleSlopere 1273Bardsley (p. 697 s.n. Sloper)
Agatha, GeoffreyleSlopere 1279, 1286Reaney & Wilson (p. 414 s.n. Sloper)


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