It has been since suggested to the Editor by very competent authority, that "Dompne was the old English word for "Dominus," which was often applied to a priest; and that perhaps the equestrian was such another as Sir John Hurt, see p. [330]." Upon the correctness of this explanation he cannot however refrain from entertaining great doubts.
Dromslade.
In the account of Queen Elizabeth's Annual Expences among the "Musicians and Players" are "Drumsteds 3, fee apeece 18l. 5s." Dromslade is the Dutch for Drummer.
Gloves.
Gloves are thus noticed in the Vision of Pierce Plowman;
"Yea I have lent lords, that loved me never after
And hath made mani a knight, both mercer and draper
That payd not for his prentishod one paire of glovis."—p. xxiiij.
And again,
"And than gan a wastowre to wrath him and wolde have fought
And to Piers the Plowman he profer'd his glove."
p. xxxiij. Ed. 1550.