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crowner

1 American  
[krou-ner] / ˈkraʊ nər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that crowns.

  2. a crowning event or occurrence.


crowner 2 American  
[krou-ner, kroo-] / ˈkraʊ nər, ˈkru- /

noun

British Dialect.
  1. coroner.


crowner British  
/ ˈkraʊnə /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of crowner1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at crown, -er 1

Origin of crowner2

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at crown, -er 2

Example Sentences

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The crowner hath set on her and finds it Christian burial.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady

The crowner sat on's body, and the man Martin from the Hall was examined with Lawyer Grasp and Master Dismal, and the man were known to be an escaped traitor.

From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry

We must send for the doctor, of course, and the crowner can sit on him to-morrow—that is, if you feel sure deceased wouldn' think it any disrespect.'

From The Adventures of Harry Revel by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

I'd take my affidavit that if the crowner could sit upon her when she dies—and die she will—that there fine gentleman and his guitar will be found at the bottom of her chest.

From Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 2 by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

That must not be before the youth be dead, Because the crowner and his quest may see, The manner how he did receive his death.

From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 4 by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)

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