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Ale silver
·- A duty payable to the lord mayor of London by the sellers of ale within the city. ...

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Ale-knight
·noun A pot companion. ...

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Bride-ale
·noun A rustic wedding feast; a bridal. ·see <<Ale>>. ...

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Church-ale
·noun A church or parish festival (as in commemoration of the dedication of a church), at which much...

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Clerk-ale
·noun A feast for the benefit of the parish clerk. ...

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adam's ale
Water. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
ale draper
An alehouse keeper. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
ale post
A may-pole. ...

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cock ale
A provocative drink. ...

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nappy ale
Strong ale. ...

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adam's ale
Water. A colloquial expression, used both in England and America. To slake his thirst, he took a dr...

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ale-stake
a may-pole. See Bailey's Diet. ...

A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
foot-ale
beverage required from one entering on a new occupation. N. ...

A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
size of ale
Half a pint. Size of bread and cheese; a certain quantity. Sizings: Cambridge term for the college a...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose