ALE-CONNER
\ˈe͡ɪlkˈɒnə], \ˈeɪlkˈɒnə], \ˈeɪ_l_k_ˈɒ_n_ə]\
Definitions of ALE-CONNER
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In old English law. An officer appointed by the court-leet, sworn to look to the assise and goodness of ale and beer within the precincts of the leet. Kitch. Courts, 40; Whisliaw. An officer appointed in every court-leet, and sworn to look to the assise of bread, ale, or beer within the precincts of that lordship. Cowell.
By Henry Campbell Black
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