Aleger

/ˈæl.ə.dʒər/ noun

Definition

A person who sells or deals in ale commercially.

Etymology

From Middle English combining 'ale' + the agent suffix '-er' to denote someone engaged in the ale trade.

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Alegers were essential medieval entrepreneurs—they controlled which taverns got which quality ale, making them surprisingly powerful figures in town economies!

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