alette

[ uh-let ]

/ əˈlɛt /

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noun

(in classical architecture) a part of a pier, flanking a pilaster or engaged column and supporting either impost of an arch.

a small wing of a building.

either jamb of a doorway.

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Origin of alette

1810–20; <French, variant of ailette

He came out of his house with a small Airedale pup which had been the merry playmate of Alette and Yvonne.
The Next of Kin|Nellie L. McClung
Susanna sate silent; listened to Alette's words; and her heart beat at once with painful and affectionate feelings.
Strife and Peace|Fredrika Bremer
Mrs. Astrid had this evening never quitted her room, and Harald could therefore all the more enjoy himself with Alette.
Strife and Peace|Fredrika Bremer
Alette was silent; a tender emotion trembled in her voice as she uttered the last words, and beamed in her charming countenance.
Strife and Peace|Fredrika Bremer

Harald recollected but faintly "The old poet," and both he and Mrs. Astrid begged Alette to make them better acquainted with him.
Strife and Peace|Fredrika Bremer