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aley en · ADJ

Etymology

From ale + -y.

Meanings

1. (rare) Resembling or characteristic of ale.
   • […] the Acidity of the Yeast brings on a sudden Hardness and Staleness of the Ale, which to preserve in its mild aley Taste, will not admit of any great Quantity of Hops; […] 1759, The London and Country Brewer, 7th edition:
   • Give ales much of their “aley” taste. 1995, The Brewer's Companion: A Source-book for the Small-scale Brewer:

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