Obs. rare–1. (See quot.)
1601. Tate, Househ. Ord. Edw. II. (1876), § 49. 33. Two valletes of office, which are called akers which shal receve the vessel of the meisnies kitchen by indenture from the Esquiller: thei shall scoure it & keepe it, both in travel & sojorne.
