crowner

noun

crow·​ner ˈkrü-nər How to pronounce crowner (audio) ˈkrau̇- How to pronounce crowner (audio)
dialectal, chiefly England

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of coroner

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crowner was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Crowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowner. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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