1587 L. Mascall (1600) 13 Then shall ye take of sharpe Tanners owze.
1611 R. Cotgrave at Tan Moulin à tan, a Tanners mill.
1638 A. Read ix. 63 You may use the red astringent wine, or tanners woose.
1725 R. Bradley 6 C ij/1 Take a Quart of Tanner's Owze.