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