Obs. In 4–5 lokyer(e, 5 lokere, 6 locker, lockier. [f. LOCK sb.2 + -yer, -IER, -ER1.] A locksmith.

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1356.  in Riley, Mem. Lond. (1868), 282. Henry Clement, lokyer.

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c. 1430.  Pilgr. Lyf Manhode, III. xvii. (1869), 144. This hand is … a fals lokyere, and a fals moneyere and a fals tellere of pens.

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1481–90.  Howard Househ. Bks. (Roxb.), 321. The same day, my Lord rekened with his lokyer … and he shall have for his wages xl.s.

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c. 1532.  Du Wes, Introd. Fr., in Palsgr., 908. The smythe or locker le marechall ou serrurier.

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1574.  Hellowes, Gueuara’s Fam. Ep. (1577), 245. How may I make report of the euils that Vera the Lockier hath committed in Valiodolid.

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