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Aleconner

Aleconner \Ale"con`ner\, n. [/Ale + con, OE. cunnen to test, AS. cunnian to test. See Con.] Orig., an officer appointed to look to the goodness of ale and beer; also, one of the officers chosen by the liverymen of London to inspect the measures used in public houses. But the office is a sinecure. [Also called aletaster.] [Eng.]

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aleconner

n. 1 (context historical UK English) An officer appointed yearly at the leet of ancient English communities to ensure the goodness and wholesomeness of bread, ale, and beer. 2 (context historical UK English) One of the officers chosen by the liveryman of London, England for the sinecure of inspecting the measures used in public houses.

Usage examples of "aleconner".

And in villages they are commonly made churchwardens, sidesmen, aleconners, now and then constables, and many times enjoy the name of head boroughs.