yeoman of the collarn. a prisoner with an iron band round his neck (collarn. 5).
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yeoman of the collar?1515
?1515 Hyckescorner (de Worde) sig. A.vv Frewyll. Syr laye you beneth or on hye on the seller. Imagy. Nay ywys amonge ye thyckest of yemen of the coller.