Huon of Bordeaux, translated into English in 1534
Author Reginald Scot provides names and a description of Puck (Robin Goodfellow)
Names of Artisans are related to their professions:
Bottom – the core (spool) upon which weaver’s yarn was wound
Quince – a block of wood used by carpenters Snout – the nozzle of a kettle, which was mended by tinkers
Snug – means “close-fitting” – appropriate for a joiner (cabinet-maker)
Flute – stops of church organs had fluted tops that were repaired by a bellows-mender
Starveling – stereotype of tailors – depicted as small and skinny