'allicholly' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'melancolie,' where 'melan-' meant 'black' and '-colie' referred to 'bile,' reflecting the ancient belief in bodily humors.

'melancolie' transformed into the English word 'melancholy,' and eventually the rare form 'allicholly' emerged in poetic contexts.

Initially, it meant 'black bile,' associated with sadness, and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'melancholy or sadness.'