Alice

[al-is]

noun

a city in S Texas.

the. Alice Springs.

a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “of noble rank.”

Alice Springs

noun

a town in Northern Territory, in central Australia.

Also called the Alice.Formerly Stuart.

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Examples from the Web for alice

Contemporary Examples of alice

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Alice wore a black nylon rain jacket that looked as if it was ill prepared to deal with the coming chill.
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Historical Examples of alice

Cora folded Alice to her bosom in agony, and Duncan sprang to his feet.
The Last of the Mohicans
James Fenimore Cooper
Laying Alice on one of the horses, he made a sign to Cora to mount the other.
The Last of the Mohicans
James Fenimore Cooper
He was, however, anticipated by the voice of the ingenuous and youthful Alice.
The Last of the Mohicans
James Fenimore Cooper
Alice smiled; but, regarding Heyward, she blushed and hesitated.
The Last of the Mohicans
James Fenimore Cooper
Did you never know that the Christian name of Evelyn's mother is Alice?
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton

British Dictionary definitions for alice

Alice

the Alice

noun

Australian slang short for Alice Springs

Alice Springs

noun

a town in central Australia, in the Northern Territory, in the Macdonnell Ranges. Pop: 23 640 (2001)Former name (until 1931): Stuart

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Word Origin and History for alice

Alice

fem. proper name, from Old French Aliz, from Old High German Adalhaid, literally "nobility, of noble kind" (see Adelaide). Among the top 20 most popular names for girls born in the U.S. from c.1880-1920. "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" published 1865.