| Name | Term description |
|---|---|
| NameEarl |
Term description Title of nobleman, above viscount and below marquis |
| NameEldar |
Term description Older of two |
| NameEldder |
Term description Older of two |
| NameElde |
Term description Older of two |
| NameElder |
Term description Older of two |
| NameElderman |
Term description Burgh magistrate or councillor, alderman |
| NameEldest |
Term description Older of two |
| NameElemosinar/elimozinar |
Term description Almoner: one in charge of distrubuting charitable funds on behalf of the church. |
| NameElser |
Term description Older of two |
| NameEmbroiderer |
Term description One who stitches patterns on to cloth or leather |
| NameEngineer |
Term description One who designs bridges and roads, or one who builds engines |
| NameEngine-keeper |
Term description One who looks after an engine |
| NameEnglishman |
Term description Man from England |
| NameEngraver |
Term description One who cuts patterns on to metal or glass |
| NameEnsign |
Term description Lowest commissioned officer of foot |
| NameEnumerator |
Term description A person employed to issue census forms and to collect and copy the information into books |
| NameEpiscopal minister |
Term description Priest in the Episcopal Church of Scotland |
| NameEquerry |
Term description Attendent on a nobleman or monarch |
| NameEsquire |
Term description Title of gentleman |
| NameEssay-master |
Term description Assay master in Royal Mint |
| NameExaminer |
Term description Auditor or inspector of business |
| NameExaminer in Exchequer |
Term description Auditor or inspector of business |
| NameExcise man |
Term description A collector of excise tax or duty |
| NameExcise officer |
Term description 1. One who collects revenue on goods and ensures revenue is paid. 2. One employed in an official capacity, often in the Customs or in local administration |
| NameExecutor |
Term description One who arranges the disposal of an estate after a death |
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