ale draper
/ˈeɪl ˌdreɪpə/Now historical or English regional (Yorkshire )
noun
The owner or landlord of a public house or tavern; a publican.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Henry Chettle (d. a1607), printer and playwright. From ale + draper, perhaps after e.g. linen-draper.
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