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