Jon
Lent is a possibility, or was it related to fish days, which happened
all through the year, Wednesdays and Fridays. Perhaps the person in
question was allergic to fish. By 1624 I don't think there were many/any
fasting days, but fish days certainly. I can remember the very end of
the tradition, eating fish on Fridays, in my far distant youth in the
50s and 60s. I've never heard of a licence though!
Lyn B
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