English Explanatory Dictionary

alehouse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A business, such as an inn or tavern, where ale is sold.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-alehouse.wav

Word forms

alehouse alehouses ale-house

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *aluþhūsą Old English ealuhūs Middle English alehous English alehouse From Middle English alehous, alehuse from Old English ealuhūs. By surface analysis, ale + house.

Synonyms

beer parlour beer bar brewpub pub saloon

Derived words

alehouse keeper hedge alehouse
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