Obs. rare–1. Later form of GANNEKER, a seller of ale.
1619. Dalton, Country Just., vii. (1630), 32. In Townes which are no thorow-fare, the Iustices shall doe well to be sparing in allowing of any Alehouse…: And then Kanikers (onely to sell to the poore, and out of their doores) would suffice.
