eel-band

1) Of uncertain meaning but evidently an implement used by fishermen.

An accusation against several men for fishing illegally in the Wharfe made the following claim: 1599 occiderunt & spoliaverunt le frie de Salmons & Troutes ... with angling & elebandes, Kirkby Overblow.

dates 1599

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