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English
Etymology
From ale + -y.
Adjective
aley (comparative more aley, superlative most aley)
- (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
Etymology
Borrowed from Old French alee; more at English alley.
Pronunciation
Noun
aley (plural aleyes)
- An enclosed or roofed passage or walkway.
- An alleyway; a passage formed by the gap of two buildings.
- A pathway or track (e.g. in a garden)
- (rare) An open passage or path for access.
- (rare) A parapet; the fence of a deck.
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