Wp/enm/Oxe

An oxe is a bee&#383;t of which fle&#383;ch is eten of men and þat makeþ milk. It haþ &#541;ouen its name to þe toun clepid Oxenford.

Role of oxen
Oxen haue a greet role in mennis &#383;tories. Men holden hem þe olde&#383;t &#383;ort of riche&#383;se for hire abilitee to providen mete, milk and dra&#541;t whil þey breden and eten no&#541;t but gras or foddre.