English abbreviation dictionary - ale
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(ales) Ale is a kind of strong beer. ...our selection of ales and spirits. N-MASS see also ginger ale, real ale ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ealu; akin to Old Norse ol ~, Lithuanian alus Date: before 12th century 1. an alcoholic beverage brewed especially by rapid fermentation from an infusion of malt with the addition of hops 2. an English country festival at which ~ is the principal beverage ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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1. эль; светлое пиво fresh ale —- свежий эль to brew ale —- варить пиво in the ale —- выпивши, "под мухой" ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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- O.E. ealu "ale, beer," from P.Gmc. *aluth-, perhaps from PIE root meaning "bitter," or from PIE *alu-t "ale," from base *alu-, a word with connotations of "sorcery, magic, possession, intoxication." Ale and beer were synonymous until growing of hops began in England early 15c. An alehouse "is distinguished from a tavern, where they sell wine" [Johnson]. ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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