medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Johan Bergstrom-Allen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Regarding Archbishop Aelfric Putoc, the following information comes from A.
Tindal Hart, "Ebor: A History of the Archbishops of York from Paulinus to
Maclagan
>....as archbishop, vigorously pursued Wulfstan's work of reformation in the
north....For this purpose Aelfric began the rebuilding of such
dormitories and refectories....
none of these buildings survive, i presume ?
>Aelfric's unscrupulous political career earned him the name of Puttoc, the
kite....
sounds like he was a Weathervane.
or is that "kite" as in "A bird of prey of the family Falconidæ and subfamily
Milvinæ, having long wings, tail usually forked, and no tooth in the bill."
or, "2. fig. A person who preys upon others, a rapacious person; a sharper;
also more indefinitely as a term of reproach or detestation."
A. 1553 Udall Royster D. v. v. (Arb.) 83 Roister Doister that doughtie kite.
1599 Shaks. Hen. V, ii. i. 80 Fetch forth the Lazar Kite of Cressids kinde,
Doll Teare-sheete.
the OED on-line.
christopher
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