Remeˊmbrancers [of the Exchequer]

Remeˊmbrancers [of the Exchequer]

three officers or clerks in that office, as of the king, the lord treasurer, and of the first fruits.

King’s Remem’brancer he enters recognizances taken before the barons for any of the king’s debts, for appearance, or for observing order, &c.

Lord Treasurer’s Reme’mbrancer puts the treasurer and judges in that court in mind of such things as are to be called on, and dealt in for the king’s behoof, &c.

Reme’mbrancer of the First Fruits takes all compositions and bonds for first fruits and tenths, and makes progress, and makes out processes against those who do not pay them.

Definition taken from The Universal Etymological English Dictionary, edited by Nathan Bailey (1736)

Remeˊmbrancer * Reˊscous in Law