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21. Probably from Gwestwr, one that goes from house to house for a meal. Gwesdfa signifies either victuals, or money to purchase it, given to one, that asks relief. (see the Triades. art: 174 & Wotton’s Glossary at the end of the Laws.)

22. From Cyfarws, a Present, a honorary Gift. the four & twenty Pence given to the Bard at all marriages was particularly so call’d.

23. Minstrells, call d Menestriers, & Menestrelx in old French, from Ministeriarius, & Ministrellus. (see Menage.)

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