Recorders of Uttlesford History http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/index.html have transcribed this as "glover" The Latin term for "glover" is chirotherarus which is a longer word than the one in the register. However, it is definitely "chir?th" so possibly an abbreviation. It's a long way from lawyer to glover but, in those days, who knows? Hope this helps Jane

Jane, I believe you are absolutely correct.  There were 2 William Nightingales at this time and one could well have been a glover.  And I absolutely believe the word is the Latin abbreviation for glover.  Appreciate the add'l site and appreciate your taking the time to help me. Learning something every day in this almost 15-year journey of my research on the TILLINGHAST family. Donna TILLINGHAST Casey In a very sunny and dry Michigan, USA   The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it will change; the realist adjusts the sails. ________________________________ From: Jane Jones <janiej@waitrose.com> To: essex-uk@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 4:48 AM Subject: Re: [Ess] Help deciphering Latin term marriage record ERO SEAX 1589 Recorders of Uttlesford History http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/index.html   have transcribed this as "glover" The Latin term for "glover" is chirotherarus which is a longer word than the one in the register.  However, it is definitely "chir?th" so possibly an abbreviation.  It's a long way from lawyer to glover but, in those days, who knows? Hope this helps Jane ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Any problems, please contact the List Admin: Essex-UK-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ESSEX-UK-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message