crowner

[ krou-ner ]

/ ˈkraʊ nər /

noun

a person or thing that crowns.

a crowning event or occurrence.

Nearby words

crown-of-thorns starfish, crown-rump length, crownbeard, crowned, crowned head, crowner, crownet, crowning, crownland, crownpiece, crownwork

Origin of crowner

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

Definition for crowner (2 of 2)

crowner

[ krou-ner, kroo- ]

/ ˈkraʊ nər, ˈkru- /

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

If so, was there any official inquiry—any "crowner's quest?"
Notes and Queries, Number 185, May 14, 1853|Various
Send for the doctor, an' the crowner, too, as quick as possible.'
My Fire Opal, and Other Tales|Sarah Warner Brooks
A name given to the crooner, crowner, or gray gurnard (Trigla gurnardus).
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth
It'll be a mercy o' Providence if he don't cut out work for the crowner some day.'
Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour|R. S. Surtees

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

/ (ˈkraʊnə) /

noun

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

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crowner

noun

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crowner

noun British Dialect.

Origin of crowner

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British Dictionary definitions for crowner

crowner

noun