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craner|ˈkreɪnə(r)| [f. crane n.1 and v. + -er1.] 1. [f. the n.] An official in charge of a crane or public weighing-machine (crane n.1 3 a).
1871N. & Q. 4th ser. VIII. 123 Some country towns of Ireland have in the market-place a crane for the weighing of goods..An official, popularly the craner, has charge of the machine, who gives a certificate of weight..called the craner's note. 2. [f. the vb.] One who ‘cranes’; one who hesitates at a dangerous leap, etc.: see crane v. 4.
1869E. Farmer Scrap Bk. (ed. 6) 61 Leaving ‘Welters’ and ‘Craners’ and ‘slow-uns’ behind. |