Medievil And Obsolete Professions: G to K

Gaoler ~~ Jailer.

Garcifer (Garcio) ~~ Groom, attendant.

Garlekmonger ~~ Dealer in garlic.

Gatward ~~ Goatkeeper.

Gelder ~~ A castrator of animals, especially horses.

Ginerr ~~ Joiner.

Glassewryght ~~ Maker and mender of glassware.

Glazier ~~ Glazier; repairer of windows.

Glover ~~ Dealer or maker of gloves.

Gobar ~~ Jobber.

Grecher ~~ Grocer.

Guilderer ~~ Maker of gold or silver coins.

Gynour ~~ Engineer.

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Hacker ~~ Hoe maker.

Hamberghmaker (Hamberow) ~~ Horse collar maker.

Harper ~~ Musician (?).

Hansard ~~ Weapon maker or seller.

Hatcheler ~~ One who combed out flax.

Hawker ~~ Peddler.

Haymonger ~~ Dealer in hay.

Hayward ~~ Keeper of fences.

Headborough !~~ Constable.

Hedger ~~ One who trims and tends hedgerows.

Hetheleder ~~ Provider of heather for fuel.

Higgler ~~ Itinerant peddler.

Hillard / Hillier ~~ Tiler one who covers houses with slate.

Hind ~~ Farm laborer.

Hooker ~~ Reaper.

Hooper ~~ Maker of hoops for casks, barrels, tubs etc.

Horsler ~~ Stableman or groom; horse servant at an inn.

Hosteler ~~ Innkeeper.

Huckster ~~ Seller of small articles/wares.

Husbandman ~~ A farmer; animal husbandry; tenant farmer.

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Indentured servant ~~ One who was committed to working for someone for a fixed number of years (usually 4 to 7), in exchange for passage to a new country or some other financial consideration.

Intelligencer ~~ A spy.

Ironmonger ~~ A dealer in hardware made of iron. Also known as a Feroner.

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Jagger ~~ A peddler or hawker of fish.

Journeyman ~~ Craftsman who had served his apprentice, a master craftsman.

Jouster ~~ A female hawker of fish; a fish monger.

Joyner / Joiner ~~ Joiner; skilled carpenter.

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Kedger ~~ A fisherman.

Keeler ~~ Bargeman

Keller ~~ Salt keeper

Kellogg ~~ Slaughter man (Who said that Kellogg’s cereal was GOOD for you?!)

Kempster ~~ Wool comber

Kepegest ~~ Innkeeper.

Kneller / Knuller ~~ A chimney sweep who solicited jobs door-to-door.