Alda

[ ahl-duh, awl-, al- ]

/ ˈɑl də, ˈɔl-, ˈæl- /

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Frances, 1885–1952, U.S. operatic singer.

a male or female given name.

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On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

Others who will join the rotation include Alan Alda, Candice Bergen, Stacy Keach, and Carol Burnett.
Fall Broadway Preview: 'This Is Our Youth,' Bradley Cooper as ‘The Elephant Man,' and More|Janice Kaplan|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For about a month, we have a torrid affair with the tomato, like Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn in the movie Same Time Next Year.
The Only Food That Matters|Katie Workman|August 18, 2009|DAILY BEAST
I do not know what will become of my coffee enterprise at Santa Alda.
South America To-day|Georges Clemenceau
The character of Dona Alda is noble and womanly—her chief trait being her great pride and jealous care of her honor.
Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 4 October 1848|Various

She is the representative of Wr-alda, and is reverenced accordingly.
The Oera Linda Book|Anonymous
When she had thus spoken the earth shook like the sea of Wr-alda.
The Oera Linda Book|Anonymous
Oh, yes, they answered; a beautiful one, created by Wr-alda.
The Oera Linda Book|Anonymous