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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1460-1461, 1555
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(Ale-), Aill-cunnare, n. [e.m.E. ale-cunner (16th c.), var. of ale-conner: see Cunnare.] An official examiner or inspector of ale offered for sale. 1460 Peebles B. Rec. 138.
Thir ar the all cwnarris 1461 Ib. 142.
That ilk day was chosyn aill kwnarris, Wchwn Merchosoun [etc.] 1555 Ib. 218.
Thai ordane Johne Robesone and Eduard Dikesone to be aill cunnaris
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