A gentil Maunciple was ther of a temple, Of which achatours myghte take exemple For to be wise in byynge of vitaille.
Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue (ironic praise for the Manciple's cunning in outsmarting his educated masters)
c. 1387-1400
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