alee
[uh-lee]
adverb, adjective Nautical.
upon or toward the lee side of a vessel; away from the wind (opposed to aweather).
Origin of alee
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Related Words for alee
onwards, along, onward, ahead, out, forward, forth, away, first, ante, fore, moving, on, beyond, into, before, beforehand, previous, antecedently, vanwardExamples from the Web for alee
Historical Examples of alee
“Alee samee, Sherm did the business, Carol,” retorted Ernest.
Chicken Little JaneLily Munsell Ritchie
A shot followed; neither Alee nor my black horse did I ever see more.
Saved from the SeaW.H.G. Kingston
Alee threw himself upon my horse, while I gave Bu Saef the rein.
Saved from the SeaW.H.G. Kingston
Alee, the guide, was at my right side settling my lumbering foot in my stirrup.
The Blind Mother and The Last ConfessionHall Caine
The men put spurs to their mules, Alee gave the lash to my horse, and we started.
The Blind Mother and The Last ConfessionHall Caine
alee
adverb, adjective (postpositive)
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