Ale Conner

[L. Lat. gustator cervisiae.] An ale taster; an officer anciently appointed in every court leet, and sworn to examine and assay the beer and ale, and to take care that they were good and wholesome, and sold at proper prices, according to the assize. Termes de la ley.

Cowell.

Ale tasters are still annually chosen and sworn in many parts of England, in compliance with charters or ancient customs, though the duties of the office are fallen into disuse. P. Cyclopedia, voc.

Ale. 1 Crabb's Real Prop. 501, § 647.

The ale conners in London are inspectors of measures in public houses.

Wharton's Lex

The same title was given to officers who examined and weighed loaves of bread, to see whether they were of due weight.

1 Will. 248.

See Assize.

See Assize.