† ˈlockyer, ˈlocker Obs.
In 4–5 lokyer(e, 5 lokere, 6 locker, lockier.
[f. lock n.2 + -yer, -ier, -er1.]
A locksmith.
| 1356 in Riley Mem. Lond. (1868) 282 Henry Clement, lokyer. c 1430 Pilgr. Lyf Manhode iii. xvii. (1869) 144 This hand is..a fals lokyere, and a fals moneyere and a fals tellere of pens. 1481–90 Howard Househ. Bks. (Roxb.) 321 The same day, my Lord rekened with his lokyer..and he shall have for his wages xl.s. c 1532 G. Du Wes Introd. Fr. in Palsgr. 908 The smythe or locker le marechall ou serrurier. 1574 Hellowes Gueuara's Fam. Ep. (1577) 245 How may I make report of the euils that Vera the Lockier hath committed in Valiodolid. |