alegar

[ al-uh-ger, ey-luh- ]

noun

, British Informal.

1. vinegar made from ale; sour ale.

alegar

/ ˈæ-; ˈeɪlɪɡə /

noun

1. malt vinegar

Word History and Origins

Origin of alegar¹

First recorded in 1535–45; ale + (vin)egar

Word History and Origins

Origin of alegar¹

C14: from ale + vinegar

Example Sentences

Alegar is malt vinegar; the word vinegar was then used only of white wine vinegar.

From Project Gutenberg

Johnson, worshipful Sirs: Alegar, of Thorpe, that you have sentenced this morrow.

From Project Gutenberg