Custroun

/ˈkʌstraʊn/ noun

Definition

Another variant spelling of 'custrel'; a medieval page or young household servant.

Etymology

Yet another dialectal spelling variant of 'custrel' from different medieval manuscripts, showing the fluidity of spelling before standardization.

Kelly Says

Before spelling was standardized around the 1700s, the same word could appear as 'custrel,' 'custron,' or 'custroun' on different pages of the same book.

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