Obs. [f. BIT sb.3 + -ER1.] One who has charge of a ‘bit’ or fire-bucket; a fireman.
c. 1467. E. E. Gilds, 371. That the Bitters be redy when eny parylle of fuyre ys. Ibid., 382. That the bitters be redy with hur horses and bittes to brynge water.
Obs. [f. BIT sb.3 + -ER1.] One who has charge of a ‘bit’ or fire-bucket; a fireman.
c. 1467. E. E. Gilds, 371. That the Bitters be redy when eny parylle of fuyre ys. Ibid., 382. That the bitters be redy with hur horses and bittes to brynge water.
