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Webster 1913 Edition

Alnager

Al′na-ger

,
Noun.
[See
Alnage
.]
A measure by the ell; formerly a sworn officer in England, whose duty was to inspect and measure woolen cloth, and fix upon it a seal.

Webster 1828 Edition

Alnager

AL'NAGER

, or AL'NAGAR,
Noun.
A measurer by the ell; a sworn officer, whose duty was to inspect and measure woolen cloth and fix upon it a seal. This office was abolished by Statute, 11 and 12. Will. 3. No duty or office of this kind exists in the United States.

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