aleconner

  1. Noun.  (historical, UK) An officer appointed yearly at the leet of ancient English communities to ensure the goodness and wholesomeness of bread, ale, and beer.
  2. Noun.  (historical, UK) One of the officers chosen by the liverymen of London, England for the sinecure of inspecting the measures used in public houses.

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