aleconner

noun

ale·​con·​ner

ˈāl-ˌkä-nər

plural -s

: an English town official formerly charged with tasting and testing ale and beer and still a titular official in some communities

Word History

Etymology

ale + conner

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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