crowner

[krou-ner]

noun

a person or thing that crowns.

a crowning event or occurrence.

Origin of crowner

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at crown, -er¹

crowner

[krou-ner, kroo-]

noun British Dialect.

coroner.

Origin of crowner

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at crown, -er²

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Examples from the Web for crowner

Historical Examples of crowner

If so, was there any official inquiry—any "crowner's quest?"
Notes and Queries, Number 185, May 14, 1853
Various
Crowner's-quest is a vulgar corruption of coroner's inquest.
Hamlet
William Shakespeare
The jury have not yet brought in their verdict upon the crowner's inquest.
The Journal to Stella
Jonathan Swift
Send for the doctor, an' the crowner, too, as quick as possible.'
My Fire Opal, and Other Tales
Sarah Warner Brooks
I couldn't tell he'd go a crowner and have such cards as he had.
Under Two Flags
Ouida [Louise de la Ramee]

British Dictionary definitions for crowner

crowner

noun

a promotional label consisting of a shaped printed piece of card or paper attached to a product on display

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