| Vacher |
Herdsman |
| Valet |
Gentleman's personal male servant |
| Valuator |
Valuer |
| Vamper |
Made up the upper part of a boot or shoe covering the instep and sometimes extending over the toe |
| Vassal |
Lowest order of servant |
| Vatman |
1) Worked with vats in wine & beer making 2) Put pulp into moulds for paper-making |
| Venator / Venur |
Huntsman |
| Verderer |
Official in charge of the Royal Forests |
| Verge Maker |
Made spindles for watch and clock-making |
| Verger |
Priest's or Vicar's assistant |
| Verrier |
Glazier - from French |
| Vestment Maker |
Made vestments for the clergy |
| Viceman |
A smith who works at the vice instead of the anvil |
| Victualler |
1) A tavern keeper - see Licensed Victualler. 2) Provided army, navy, or merchant ships with food supplies |
| Viewer |
Manager in the mines |
| Villein |
Paid dues to Lord of the manor for land use |
| Vintager |
Grape grower; wine maker |
| Vintner / Vinter |
Wine merchant |
| Violin string maker |
Made "catgut" violin strings. More Info. |
| Virginal Player |
Played the virginal - similar to a harpsichord |
| Vocalist |
A singer |
| Vulcan |
Blacksmith |