Latin names of privileged tradesmen of Oxford
The occupations and trades of privilegiati are usually given in Latin in Alumni Oxonienses. Here is a translation:
- Aedificator: Builder
- Architypographus: Architypographer, or superintendent of printing office
- Armiger: Esquire
- Artis Peritus: One skilled in art, an artist
- Assecia (= Adsecula): Steward (e.g. Coll. Div. Joan. Bapt. Assecia, Attendant at St John’s College)
- Alchymista: Apothecary
- Apothecarius: Apothecary
- Attornatus: Attorney
- Auriga: Coachman
- Automatarius: Maker of automatic machines, esp. timepieces
- Bedellus: Bedel (University of Oxford spelling of “Beadle”)
- Bibliopegus or Bibliopega: Bookbinder
- Bibliopola: Bookseller
- Brasiator: Brewer
- Cæmentarius: Stonemason; but can also mean Plasterer or Pargeter
- Calcographus (Calcog.): Printer or engraver
- Carbonarius: Charcoal Burner
- Cervisiae (for Cerevisiae) Coctor: Brewer
- Chemicus: Chemist
- Chirurgus/Chyrurgius: Physician
- Chirurgus veterinarius: Veterinary Surgeon
- Confectionarius: Confectioner
- Coquus: Cook
- Edituus: Sacrist
- Eleemosynarius: Someone given a job out of pity [?a type of servitor]
- Ephippiorum [Opifex]: Saddler
- Faber ferrarius: Blacksmith
- Faber lignarius: Carpenter
- Famulus: Servant
- Fict. et vitr. [= Fictiliorum et vitreorum] venditor: Seller of earthenware and glass
- Fusor litterarum: ?Type founder
- Glutinator: Bookbinder
- Herb. [= Herbarum] linent [?] et arom. [= aromarum] venditor: Seller of herbs [?] and spices
- Horologiorum fabricator: Clock-maker
- Hortulanus: Gardener
- Hypobibliothecarius Bodleianus: Bodley’s Sub-Librarian
- Illuminator: Hand-colourer of books
- Instrumentorum math. [=mathematicorum] opifex: Maker of mathematical instruments
- Instrumentum musicorum fabricator et venditor: Maker and seller of musical instruments
- Janitor: Porter (e.g. Janitor bibliothecae Bodleianae, Porter of the Bodleian Library, etc.)
- Lapicida, Lapidarius: Lapidary or cutter of gemstones
- Lixa: Victualler
- Mandatarius: Mandatory (e.g. Mandatarius deputatus in Curia Dni Cancellarii, Deputy Mandatory in the Vice-Chancellor’s Court)
- Medicus: Physician
- Mercator: Dealer
- Min. (= Minister): Servant
- Musicae Supellectilis Venditor: Seller of musical instruments
- Musicus: Musician
- Myropola: Perfumer
- Obsonator: Caterer
- Organarius: Organist
- Organorum Pulsator: Organ-player (lit. “Striker of organs”)
- Ostrearius et Plerum Venditor: Oyster-catcher and for the most part a vendor
- Parturientibus opem ferrens: Bringer of medical help to women in labour
- Pergamenarius: Parchment-maker
- Pharmacopola: Apothecary
- Pictor: Painter
- Pilcorum Opifex: Maker of pilchers (leather garments)?? (Term also found in Alumni Dublinenses)
- Pistor: Baker
- Pomarius: Fruiterer
- Plumbarius: Plumber (= Worker in lead)
- Pomarius: Fruiterer
- Preceptor or Praeceptor: Teacher (e.g. Linguae Galliae et Italiae Praeceptor: Teacher of French and Italian)
- Preli Clarendoniani Procurator: Superintendent of the Clarendon Press
- Procurator: Superintendent
- Promus: Butler
- Pullarius: Keeper of chickens
- Rerum conditarum venditor: Seller of preserves
- Rhedarum Constructor: Maker of carriages
- Saltandi Magister: Dancing-master
- Saltuarius: Keeper of the woods
- Sartor: Tailor
- Scriba: Clerk (e.g. Scriba registrario Universitatis Oxon, Clerk to the Registrar of the University of Oxford)
- Scriptor: Engraver
- Sculptor in aere: Sculptor in bronze
- Serviens: Servant
- Sportulanus: Probably mistranscription of Sportularius, Basket-maker
- Stationarius: Stationer
- Supellectilis fabricator: Furniture-maker
- Supellectilis venditor: Furniture-seller
- Sutor: Shoemaker
- Symphoniacis: Choirmaster
- Tabaci venditor: Tobacconist
- Tabellarius: Letter carrier
- Tegularius: Roofer
- Tibialium Mercator: Dealer in stockings
- Tonsor: Barber
- Tupotheta or Typotheta: Printer
- Typographus: Printer
- Universitatis Clericus (or cler. Univ.): Clerk of the University
- Vespillo: Undertaker
- Virgefer or Virgifer: Mace-bearer
- Vitrarius: Glazier
The Latin names for some other occupations
- Agricola: Farmer
- Alutarius: Tanner
- Archdiaconus: Archdeacon
- Architectus: Architect
- Argentarius: Banker
- Aromatarius: Grocer
- Aromatopola: Grocer
- Aurifaber: Goldsmith
- Aurifex: Goldsmith
- Baro: Baron
- Baro fisci: Baron of the Exchequer
- Caedis Quaesitor: Coroner
- Calcearius: Shoemaker
- Caligarius: Hosier
- Cancellarius: Chancellor
- Capitaneus: Captain
- Caupo:Innkeeper
- Causidicus: Barrister
- Centurio: Officer
- Cervisarius: Alehouse-keeper
- Chartae Faber: Papermaker
- Chirothecarius: Glover
- Choriator: Surveyor
- Clericus: Clergyman
- Colonus: Farmer
- Comes: Earl
- Consilarius: Counsellor
- Coriarius: Currier
- Custos Pacis: Clerk of the Peace
- Decanus: Dean
- Distillator Distiller
- Dux: Captain
- Episcopus: Bishop
- Eques or Eques Auratus Knight (Sir)
- Exactor Tributi: Tax Collector
- Faber: Smith
- Fenerator: Moneylender
- Gemmarius: Jeweller
- Generosus: Gentleman
- Jurisconsultus: Lawyer
- Jurisperitus: Lawyer
- Lanarius: Woollen Draper
- Lanius: Butcher
- Lintearius: Linen Draper
- Litium Procurator: Solicitor
- Ludi magister: Schoolmaster
- Mandatarius deputatus in Curia Domini [Dni] Cancellarii: Deputy Mandatory of the Vice Chancellor’s Court
- Mercator: Merchant
- Miles: Soldier
- Militum Praefectus: Military Officer
- Molitor: Builder
- Naupegus: Shipbuilder
- Nauta: Sailor
- Navarchus: Captain of a ship
- Navis Praefectus: Master Mariner
- Negotiator: Agent
- Nummularius: Banker
- Oenopola: Vintner
- Olitor: Market Gardener
- Paedogogus: Schoolmaster
- Pannarius: Draper
- Pannifex: Clothier
- Papyri Fabricator: Papermaker
- Pistor: Miller
- Portitor: Carrier
- Potifex: Brewer
- Pragmaticus: Solicitor
- Privatus: Private gentleman
- Publicanus: Tax Collector
- Registrarius: Registrar
- Scriba Aerarius: Bank Clerk
- Senator Urbanus: Alderman
- Tabernarius: Shopkeeper
- Tapetiarius: Carpet-maker
- Telonarius: Tax Collector
- Textor: Weaver
- Theologus: Preacher
- Trapezita: Banker
- Tribunus Miles: Captain in the Army
- Vectigalis Collector: Tax gatherer
- Vicecomes: Viscount
- Villicus: Steward
- Vinarius: Vintner
- Vini Mercator: Wine Merchant
