aley

aley

See also: Aley

English

Etymology

From ale +‎ -y.

Adjective

aley (comparative more aley, superlative most aley)

  1. (rare) Resembling or characteristic of ale.
    • 1759, The London and Country Brewer, 7th edition:
      […] 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; […]
    • 1995, The Brewer's Companion: A Source-book for the Small-scale Brewer:
      Give ales much of their “aley” taste.

Anagrams

Middle English

Noun

aley

  1. alternative form of aleye
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