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In old English law. An officer appointed by the court-leet, sworn to look to the assise and goodness of ale and beer within the precincts of the leet. Kitch. Courts, 40; Whisliaw. An officer appointed in every court-leet, and sworn to look to the assise of bread, ale, or beer within the precincts of that lordship. Cowell.

Gustator cervisiae, taster of beer; one who " kens " good ale ; in very ancient times chosen in each manor, and sworn to examine the purity and price of ale, and to present defaulters.