What is "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.]

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.