† ˈtaborner Chiefly Sc. Obs.
[Agent-n. f. taborn v. = OF. taborneur (1317 in Godef.).]
By-form of taborer, a drummer.
| 14.. Nom. in Wr.-Wülcker 696/36 Hic timpanizator, a taberner. 1483 Cath. Angl. 376/2 A Taburner (A. Tabernar), timpanista. 1518 Acc. Ld. High Treas. Scotl. V. 157 To þe Franche Talbanaris and Menstralis..in aile, viij s. 1560 Burgh Rec. Edinb. (1875) III. 74 The sax tabroneris that playit thre sundrie dayis at the parliament. 1688 R. Holme Armoury iii. 156/2 Taberner, a Man playing on the Tabern and Pipe. |