Geoffrey chaucer
The Franklin (est: MAAHÄRRA): Describe his appearance and dress ? What were his interests in life?
In Chaucer's society, a franklin was neither a vassal serving a lord nor a member of the nobility. This
particular franklin is a connoisseur of food and
wine, so much so that his table remains laid and ready for food all day.
The five Guildsmen: Carpenter (est: PUUSEPP) , Haberdasher( est: PUDUKAUPMEES), Dyer (est:
VÄRVAL), Weaver (est: KANGUR), Carpet maker
(est: VAIBAMEISTER): how were they dressed? What has been said about their wives?
Listed
together, the five Guildsmen appear as a unit. English