Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases. Christopher Coredon with Ann Williams.
Whittawer — A white tawyer; known in Latin as tannator albus. Cf. Tanner; Tawyer, white … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Tanner — A man who tanned skins and hides using tannin (made from bark). He was not permitted to make shoes from his finished work. The Latin is tannerus. Cf. Coriarius; Tawyer, white … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Tuer — This most interesting surname, with variant spellings Tewer, and Tewers is of early medieval English occupational origin, describing a tawyer , i.e., someone who prepares white leather, which is cured with alum rather that tanned with bark, from… … Surnames reference
Towriss — This rare name is a late variant form of the more familiar surname Towers, which has a number of interpretations, each with its own distinct history and derivation. Firstly, the name may be of Old French origin, introduced into England after the… … Surnames reference
Tures — This is a very interesting surname is of medieval European origins, as shown below. It is one whose history and origins date back to early Roman times at the very beginings of civilisation four hundred years before Christ. The derivation is from… … Surnames reference
