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1608 Will 1st bit
« on: Sunday 10 October 10 09:13 BST (UK) »
Once again, can someone please help me on some words.

"sister Wilmett her best hat her best band & prlet, &
a doules apron, Itm she gave unto Wilmot ?IEWAVAS?
a kerchiefe a vayle one band, and her best smock
Itm she gave unto Christian CRANCKANs daughter one
old pettycote, Itm she gave unto her brother Harrye
to smale bands, Itm the rest of her clothes she
gave unto An ye wife of [Th]omas HUTCHINS; Itm "

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Re: 1608 Will 1st bit
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 10 October 10 21:08 BST (UK) »
a veil? (vayl)

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Syner alias Taylor from Broseley and Benthall

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Re: 1608 Will 1st bit
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 10 October 10 21:16 BST (UK) »
The stroke through the tail of the 'p' of pclet is a common abbreviation for that time standing for par or per (you often see pish for parish, for instance) which would make the garment a par[c]let http://www.historyonthenet.com/Tudors/tudor_costume.htm
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Re: 1608 Will 1st bit
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 10 October 10 21:36 BST (UK) »
Thankyou Peter & Ermy,

As always, I appreciate your help.

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Grantley
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