conner

1 of 2

noun

con·​ner
ˈkənə(r),
ˈkän-
plural -s
archaic
: one that tests or examines
election of four ale conners for the City of LondonScotsman

conner

2 of 2

variant of cunner

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English cunnere examiner, tempter, from cunnian to examine; akin to Old English cunnan to be able

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“Conner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conner. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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