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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

alky en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of alkie.
    alt of alkie
    • Once an alky, always an alky, that's what they say. 1999, Ian Rankin, Black and Blue: An Inspector Rebus Mystery:
    • No, when an alky blacks out, he keeps doing things. An alky in a blackout is a busy little devil. 1985, Stephen King, Skeleton Crew:

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alkies Number=Plur lexicographic