alle
|al-le|
B2
/ˈæli/
narrow passageway
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'alei', where 'al-' meant 'all' and '-ei' meant 'way'.
Historical Evolution
'alei' transformed into the modern English word 'alle' through Old French influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a path or way', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a narrow passageway'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings.
The cat darted down the dark alle.
Synonyms
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