noun
aleconner
Aleconner (noun) means an officer, appointed yearly, who tasted ale (as well as bread), to ensure its quality.
noun
1
An officer, appointed yearly, who tasted ale (as well as bread), to ensure its quality.
2
One of the officers chosen by the liverymen of London, England for inspecting the measures used in public houses.
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Etymology
From ale + con + -er, from Old English cunnen (“to test”), from cunnian (“to test”).
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What is the meaning of aleconner?
"aleconner" (noun) means an officer, appointed yearly, who tasted ale (as well as bread), to ensure its quality.
What are the different meanings of aleconner?
"aleconner" has 2 main meanings: 1. An officer, appointed yearly, who tasted ale (as well as bread), to ensure its quality; 2. One of the officers chosen by the liverymen of London, England for inspecting the measures used in public houses.