conner
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈkɑnɝ// con·ner
n. someone who checks or tests things to make sure they are correct. It is an old-fashioned word for an official who inspects products like food or drink.
n. an official responsible for inspecting or testing specific goods to ensure they meet standards of quality or measurement. Often used in historical contexts to refer to inspectors of ale, fish, or salt.
The conner checked the quality of the local ale.
In medieval markets, the ale-conner ensured that the beer sold to the public was fit for consumption.
The historical records mention a salt-conner whose primary duty was to verify the purity and weight of shipments arriving at the city gates.
Usage
Primarily used in historical or legal contexts; often appears in compound forms like 'ale-conner'.