'aleknight' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'ale' meaning 'a type of beer' and 'knight' meaning 'a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry'.

'ale' combined with 'knight' in Middle English to form 'aleknight', referring to someone who indulges in ale.

Initially, it meant 'a knight who drinks ale', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who is fond of drinking ale'.