NALE

Nale, n. Etym: [A corrupt form arising from the older "at Ăľen ale" at the nale.]

Definition: Ale; also, an alehouse. [Obs.] Great feasts at the nale. Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

28 March 2024

HUDDLED

(adjective) crowded or massed together; “give me...your huddled masses”; “the huddled sheep turned their backs against the wind”


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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