aley

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See also: Aley

English

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Etymology

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From ale +‎ -y.

Adjective

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aley (comparative more aley, superlative most aley)

  1. (rare) Resembling or characteristic of ale.
    • 1759, The London and Country Brewer, 7th edition:
      [] the Acidity of the Yeast brings on a sudden Hardness and Staleness of the Ale, which to preserve in its mild aley Taste, will not admit of any great Quantity of Hops; []
    • 1995, The Brewer's Companion: A Source-book for the Small-scale Brewer:
      Give ales much of their “aley” taste.

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Old French alee; more at English alley.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aˈlæi̯/, /ˈalæi̯/

Noun

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aley (plural aleyes)

  1. An enclosed or roofed passage or walkway.
  2. An alleyway; a passage formed by the gap of two buildings.
  3. A pathway or track (e.g. in a garden)
  4. (rare) An open passage or path for access.
  5. (rare) A parapet; the fence of a deck.

Descendants

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  • English: alley
  • Scots: allay
  • Welsh: alai

References

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