'alure' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aleure', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'leure' meant 'lure or path'.

'aleure' transformed into the Middle English word 'alure', and eventually became the modern English word 'alure'.

Initially, it meant 'a path or passage', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a passage or gallery, especially one that is open to the air'.