Aleconner
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aleconner is a noun meaning (historical, UK) One of the officers chosen by the liverymen of London, England for inspecting the measures used in public houses.
Meaning
(historical, UK) One of the officers chosen by the liverymen of London, England for inspecting the measures used in public houses.
More Meanings
- (historical, UK) An officer, appointed yearly, who tasted ale (as well as bread), to ensure its quality. The role remains in the 21st century, albeit mostly ceremonial
Word Forms
- aleconners
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alnager, clerk-ale, ealderman, eschevin, almonership, bencher.
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