English English Dictionary

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Alley (n.)

The space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office.

Alley (n.)

A choice taw or marble.

Alleyed (a.)

Furnished with alleys; forming an alley.

Alleys (pl. )

of Alley

Alleys (pl. )

of Alley

Alleyway (n.)

An alley.

Allfours

A game at cards, called "High, Low, Jack, and the Game."

Allhallond (n.)

Allhallows.

Allhallow (n.)

Alt. of Allhallows

Allhallow eve

The evening before Allhallows. See Halloween.

Allhallowmas (n.)

The feast of All Saints.

Allhallown (a.)

Of or pertaining to the time of Allhallows. [Obs.] "Allhallown summer." Shak. (i. e., late summer; "Indian Summer").

Allhallows (n.)

All the saints (in heaven).

Allhallows (n.)

All Saints' Day, November 1st.

Allhallowtide (n.)

The time at or near All Saints, or November 1st.

Allheal (n.)

A name popularly given to the officinal valerian, and to some other plants.

Alliable (a.)

Able to enter into alliance.

Alliaceous (a.)

Of or pertaining to the genus Allium, or garlic, onions, leeks, etc.; having the smell or taste of garlic or onions.

Alliance (n.)

Any union resembling that of families or states; union by relationship in qualities; affinity.

Alliance (v. t.)

To connect by alliance; to ally.