Hello, I found the following in the "Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature" by Rev. John McClintock and James Strong (published 1895): Sancte-Bell, Sanctus-Bell, Saints’-Bell, Massbell (old English forms, Sacring-bell, Saunce-bell), a small bell used in the Roman Catholic Church to call attention to the more solemn parts of the service of the Mass, as at the conclusion of the ordinary, when the words “Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Deus Sabaoth” are pronounced by the priest, and on the elevation of the host and chalice after consecration. It is now usually, if not always, a small handbell carried by an attendant, and was generally of this kind in England previous to the Reformation, made sometimes of silver; but in some instances a larger bell was used, and was suspended on the outside of the church in a small turret, made to receive it, over the archway leading from the nave into the chancel, and rung by a rope from within. Many of these turrets still exist, as at Isham, Rothwell, and Desborough, Northamptonshire; Boston, Lincolnshire; Bloxham, Brize-norton, Swalcliffe, and Coombe, Oxfordshire, etc.; a few still retain the bell, as at Long Compton, Warwickshire. Occasionally, also, a number of “little bells were hung in the middle of the church, which the pulling of one wheel made all to ring, which was done at the elevation of the hoste.” I hope this helps with "sakering". Sorry, I have no idea about the place names. David Lamb (Paignton, Devon, UK) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fay McKenzie-Edmonds" <flmedmonds1934@ozemail.com.au> To: <OLD-ENGLISH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 1:51 AM Subject: 1535 strange words > Hi List > From a PCC will of 1535, William BOUNDE of Oundle, Northamptonshire, opinions please. > The will is totally legible. > All places mentioned in the will (except one in Warwickshire) are in Northamptonshire so presume this strange one is also > "Item I bequeath to "Grymbulble" Church where I was christened five pounds sterling" > My total guess is Guilsborough. > "And also the said four children to have 13s 4d divided amongst them, and to the maintenance of the light before the said five wounds in the said church, and to repair and find the said 2 Clerks and 3 children surplices to sing the said Salve and also give yearly to the Sexton for knolling of the bell at 6 of the clock mass "sakering" noon and the last Salve and lighting of the lights afore the said Five Wounds to have 2s 8d, and the said two Clerks and four children shall enter and to sing the said Salve at the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel next ensuing" > Sacrament? > > Thanks Fay > > ______________________________