aleconner (English, noun)
expansion: aleconner (plural aleconners)
Senses:
glosses: 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
tags: UK
historical
glosses: One of the officers chosen by the liverymen of London, England for inspecting the measures used in public houses.
tags: UK
historical
Forms:
form: aleconners
tags: plural