alec

[ al-ik ]

/ ˈæl ɪk /

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noun Obsolete.

a herring.

a sauce or relish made from small herring or anchovies.

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Origin of alec

1510–20; <Latin (h)al(l)ec fish sauce

Words nearby alec

ale, Alea, Aleardi, aleatory, Alebion, alec, alecithal, aleck, ale conner, alecost, Alecto

Other definitions for alec (2 of 3)

alec²

[ al-ik ]

/ ˈæl ɪk /

noun Australian.

a simpleton or fool.

Origin of alec

1920–25; cf. smart aleck; sense shift perhaps originally from ironic usage

Other definitions for alec (3 of 3)

Alec

or Al·eck

[ al-ik ]

/ ˈæl ɪk /

noun

a male given name, form of Alexander.

How to use alec in a sentence

We know that Alec and Maurice, after both trying to blackmail each other, fall in love.
A worthy sequel to ‘Maurice’ revisits classic love story|Kathi Wolfe|August 26, 2021|Washington Blade
Following his father in his line of work, doesn’t appeal to Alec.
A worthy sequel to ‘Maurice’ revisits classic love story|Kathi Wolfe|August 26, 2021|Washington Blade
You’ll keep turning the page to discover how Alec and Maurice’s story ends.
A worthy sequel to ‘Maurice’ revisits classic love story|Kathi Wolfe|August 26, 2021|Washington Blade
Alec, in di Canzio’s reimagining, is a three-dimensional character with feelings, ambitions and a back story.
A worthy sequel to ‘Maurice’ revisits classic love story|Kathi Wolfe|August 26, 2021|Washington Blade

After signing on to the film, Moore enlisted the services of her 30 Rock costar Alec Baldwin to play her caring husband.
Julianne Moore Is Oscar Gold in ‘Still Alice’|Marlow Stern|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It would be inaccurate though to call SIX a direct antidote to ALEC.
The Left’s Answer to ALEC|Ben Jacobs|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As Rathod noted, SIX is not supposed to be merely the opposite of ALEC.
The Left’s Answer to ALEC|Ben Jacobs|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Vincent Fort, a state senator from Georgia, saw big differences between ALEC and SIX.
The Left’s Answer to ALEC|Ben Jacobs|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
ALEC attracted corporations that saw an opportunity to push an agenda, regardless of ideology.
The Left’s Answer to ALEC|Ben Jacobs|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For once in a way, Alec was nonplussed, and a deathly silence ensued.
Scottish Ghost Stories|Elliott O'Donnell
She knew that Alec d'Urberville was still on the scene, observing her from some point or other, though she could not say where.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles|Thomas Hardy
She felt but little surprise at seeing that Alec d'Urberville had come back, and was standing under the hedge by the gate.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles|Thomas Hardy
Every cent he earned was spent in what his wife called “style,” and what Alec called “dog.”
The Viking Blood|Frederick William Wallace
Alec read the letter thoughtfully, and mentally pictured the story David would spin to the Baronet.
The Viking Blood|Frederick William Wallace