1777. Terrier, in J. P. Briscoe, Old Nottinghamsh. (1881), 37. Item: For every Milch Cow a composition of twopence, and for every Strapper (a cow that yields but little milk [Ed.]) one penny halfpenny.
1854. Miss Baker, Northampt. Gloss., Strappers, cows that are nearly dry, that yield little milk.
