- palmer

PALMER or Pilgrims were soldiers that had served in the Crusades or holywar.  

               They were so called because they generally brought home a branch of palm of the growth of Palestine, and wore it as a sacred badge and token that they had performed their vows, either by fighting against the infidels, or visiting the Holy Sepulchre. (ELVN)

PALMER’S SCRIP or Wallet. P. 40, f. 39. (ELVN)

PALMER’S-STAFF. P. 42, f. 44. (ELVN)

PALMER’S-STAFF and Scrip. P. 40, f. 40. Pilgrims to the Holy City carried each a staff and leather scrip. (ELVN)