Occupation.....

Scozzie · Post by **Scozzie** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:12 am

I found a family member with the occupation of "Thibet cutter" on the 1841 census. Most of that branch of the family were involved in the weaving trade. I can't find "thibet" anywhere - does anyone have any idea what it means? My best guess is a cloth cutter.

Post by **AndrewP** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:35 am

This might be thibet that you are asking about:

thibet: a woollen stuff generally printed in colours; a heavy goat's hair fabric used instead of fur.
also Tibet cloth

The above definition comes under the heading of Tibet (the country). Quoted from Chambers English Dictionary.

All the best,

Andrew Paterson

Scozzie · Post by **Scozzie** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:11 pm

Thanks Andrew! =D> You're a gem!