Well, the online etymological dictionary
gives:
"stone serving as a landmark," Old English mærstan "boundary stone," from mære "boundary, object indicating a
boundary," from Proto-Germanic *mairjo-
(cf. Middle Dutch mere "boundary mark,
stake," Old Norse -mæri "boundary,
border-land"), related to Latin murus
"wall" (see mural). Hence also meresman "man appointed to find
boundaries" (of a parish, etc.).
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(Environment)
Sent: 18 March 2014 12:11
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Subject: Re: Maire
Hi Hugh,
I’ve checked
our online OED for you.
1.
maire,
n.1 1790
...The chief
municipal officer of a French town or city; (also) the chief municipal officer
of one of the arrondissements or districts of
2.
maire,
n.2 1832
...Any of several
Mere, as in
boundary, doesn’t list maire as a variant spelling, but mere, as in
sea/marsh/lake (as mentioned by Chris) does have mayre. I’m with Gareth,
in that I think it’s an odd spelling of Mere and is referring to a
boundary.
Best wishes
Rob
Rob
Edwards
Historic Environment Records Officer
Tel: 01244 973667
Location: The Forum,
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Sent: 18 March 2014 11:43
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Subject: Maire
Dear All,
We have a map of
Any ideas? Google is no help!
Thanks,
Hugh
Hugh
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