The Annals of the Barber-Surgeons of London

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[40] “Soul of Christ, sanctify me; body of Christ, save me; blood of Christ, saturate me; as Thou art good, Christ, wash me.”

[41] In allusion, perhaps, to the custom of men who were ready to perjure themselves, as false witnesses, to go about with a straw sticking out from between the foot and the shoe—“men of straw.” [Riley.]

[42] See the Ordinance of 1410.

[43] Mayor 1409–10.

[44] thereof.

[45] Query “y^r of” == thereof.

[46] Near Wingham, Kent.

[47] Riley p. 594.

[48] The term “Wardens” is a more modern designation used for convenience sake; the Master and the three Wardens are, strictly speaking, the four “Masters or Governors.”

[49] Being = living.