Medieval And Obsolete Professions: L to M

Lagger ~~ A sailor.

Lapidary ~~ One who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; a jeweler.

Latouner / Lattener ~~ Worker in latten, a metal resembling brass.

Lavender ~~ Washer woman; from French laver, meaning "to wash."

Lederer ~~ Leather maker.

Leech / Leach ~~ Doctor, physician. (See their bills and this origin makes a lot of sense!)

Limeburner ~~ Maker of lime.

Limner ~~ Draughtsman or artist.

Loblolly boy ~~ 1) an errand boy; 2) surgeon's assistant on board ship.

Lokeer ~~ Locksmith.

Longshoreman ~~ Stevedor.

Lorimer ~~ Bridlemaker.

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Macun ~~ Mason.

Malender – farmer.

Malster - brewer of malted beverages (beer).

Manciple – steward.

Marescallus ~~ Marshall.

Marshall ~~ Horse servant, or groom.

Mason ~~ Stone carver.

Mayer ~~ Physician.

Medicus - doctor, physician, leech.

Mercator ~~ Merchant.

Milliner ~~ (From Milan, Italy where women's finery were originally imported. A woman who made or sold women's hats (also could be applied to the selling of men's and women's clothing .

Millow ~~ Miller.

Millwright ~~ One who designs or builds mills.

Mintmaster ~~ An issuer of local currency.

Molendinarius ~~ (Muner) ~~ Miller.

Monger ~~ Seller of goods.

Muleskinner ~~ Teamster.

Mustarder ~~ Grower and grinder of mustard.