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Help to read word on Death certificate
« on: Saturday 14 December 24 18:00 GMT (UK) »

Hello, does anyone know what the word is under Hugh Muirhead, please.
anything and everything to do with the village of Brithdir, near New Tredegar in Gwent.

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Re: Help to read word on Death certificate
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 14 December 24 18:42 GMT (UK) »
Meter.
You haven't given a date or location, but a meter was someone who weighed goods (such as grain, foodstuffs etc.) for loading/unloading at the docks or quayside.

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Re: Help to read word on Death certificate
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 15 December 24 07:18 GMT (UK) »
Meter
Also - A weights and measures inspector who ensured that the quantities of grain traded at market were accurately weighed.

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Re: Help to read word on Death certificate
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 15 December 24 07:20 GMT (UK) »
I agree, Meter.

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Re: Help to read word on Death certificate
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 15 December 24 13:29 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks to each for your replies. 

It is a section of an 1883 death certificate. 
anything and everything to do with the village of Brithdir, near New Tredegar in Gwent.

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