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Name Term description
NameIlay-herald Term description

Royal messenger, later member of Lyon Court

NameIlk Term description

Family, clan; 'of that ilk' - head of a landed family

NameIndependent Term description

A person who lives without the necessity of working, or having help from others

NameInduellar/indweller Term description

Inhabitant

NameIngraver Term description

One who cuts patterns on to metal or glass

NameInnkeeper Term description

One who is in charge of an inn

NameInspector Term description

One appointed to see that an official function is being carried out properly, for instance the collection of revenue

NameInspector general of HM Customs in North Britain Term description

One appointed to see that an official function is being carried out properly, for instance the collection of revenue

NameInspector general of the out-ports of Scotland Term description

One appointed to see that an official function is being carried out properly, for instance the collection of revenue

NameInspector of customs Term description

One appointed to see that an official function is being carried out properly, for instance the collection of revenue

NameInspector of stamp duties Term description

One appointed to see that an official function is being carried out properly, for instance the collection of revenue

NameInstrument maker Term description

One who makes instruments, medical, musical, etc.

NameIntendent Term description

Keeper, person in charge

NameIronmonger Term description

One who sells iron objects and hardware

NameIschear Term description

Assistant teacher, or court official who keeps order

NameI Term description

Inventory

NameINCORP/INCORPN Term description

Incorporation

NameINDL Term description

Industrial Land

NameIO Term description

Industrial Occupier

NameIlleg. Term description

Illegitimate, born outside of wedlock

NameImprimis Term description

First or firstly [Latin].

NameIn Term description

Indicates a tenant, e.g. Charles Malloch in Haughs of Cossins. [See also 'at'.]

NameInd. Term description

A person of independent means

NameInde Term description

Therefore [Latin].

NameInf. Term description

Depending on context, infant or informant.