| 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. |
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