Alec
or Al·eck
[al-ik]
- a male given name, form of Alexander.
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Examples from the Web for aleck
Historical Examples
There were three of them that got across the river—a man and his wife and Aleck.
The UnderdogF. Hopkinson Smith
As I was opening the garden-gate—it was night—Aleck laid his hand on my shoulder.
The UnderdogF. Hopkinson Smith
Aleck looked at the driver, then at the Sheriff, and then at my father.
The UnderdogF. Hopkinson Smith
When Aleck Howell was excited, his grammar went to the four winds.
The Boy SettlersNoah Brooks
Perhaps he expected Aleck Douglas to introduce him, but he did not wait for the formality.
Rim o' the WorldB. M. Bower
Idioms and Phrases with aleck
aleck
see smart aleck.
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