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alette

[uh-let]

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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.

Origin of alette

1810–20; < French, variant of ailette

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for alette

Historical Examples of alette

Alette danced with her Alf, who bore himself nobly as a Halling-youth.
Strife and Peace
Fredrika Bremer
And Alf went to his Alette, who looked inquiringly and uneasily at him.
Strife and Peace
Fredrika Bremer
Susanna went now again on Harald's arm, Alette on her Alf's.
Strife and Peace
Fredrika Bremer
Do you know, Alette, I think you must actually break off with Lexow.
Strife and Peace
Fredrika Bremer
The issue of this strife was, that—Alf got the upper hand of Alette.
Strife and Peace
Fredrika Bremer