Custron

/ˈkʌstrən/ noun

Definition

A variant or dialect form of 'custrel'; a young servant or page in a medieval household.

Etymology

A regional or dialectal variant of 'custrel', showing how the same word evolved differently in various parts of medieval Britain.

Kelly Says

This word shows how English dialects created multiple versions of the same concept—'custron' probably sounded more natural in certain regions of England or Scotland.

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