aleconner en · NOUN
Etymology
From ale + con + -er, from Old English cunnen (“to test”), from cunnian (“to test”).
Meanings
- (UK, historical) An officer, appointed yearly, who tasted ale (as well as bread), to ensure its quality.
- (UK, historical) One of the officers chosen by the liverymen of London, England for inspecting the measures used in public houses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ale-connor | alternative | lexicographic | |
| aleconners | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ale-conner | alternative | lexicographic |