'rebsmand' translation

[Roger Nelson]

What is this occupation: 'rebsmand'?
From: Naevnes 26. Juli 1537 som rebsmand
Roger Nelson

[Karsten Jacobsen]

Rebsmand or rebslager is a ropemaker.

Best wishes
Karsten

[Brian Lauridsen]

I think in this case it means a surveyor.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fordnet.dk%2Fods%2Fordbog%3Fquery%3DRebsmand

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fordnet.dk%2Fods%2Fordbog%3Fselect%3Drebe%2C4%26query%3Drebe

Brian

[Roger Nelson]

Brian and Karsten, Thank you for your help!
Roger