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† cunster Sc. Obs.
In 6 quenster.
[Parallel formation to cunner, conner1, with suffix -ster.]
= conner1, ale-conner.
1535Aberd. Reg. V. 16 And that the officiaris pas oukly with thair cunstaris throu the quarteris. 1551Crt. Rec. in Cramond Annals Banff (1891) I. 28 Aill..fundin gud and sufficient be the quensters. 1628Ibid. I. 60 The Provost, Bailies and Council choose four persons as Cunsters and Visitors of ale, beer and bread. 1676Ibid. I. 156 The goodnes of the aill to be tyrit be cunsteris. |