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Definitions ale noun  An indoxicate, intoxicating liquor made from an infusion of malt by fermentation and the addition of a bitter, usually hops. Note: The word ale, in England and the United States, usually designates a heavier kind of fermented liquor, and the word beer a lighter kind. The word beer is also in common use as the generic name for all malt liquors. A festival in English country places, so called from the liquor drunk. Translations:  Dutch: donker bier French: bière anglaise German: Ale Italian: birra inglese Spanish: cerveza inglesa Etymology: Old English ealu, cognate with (Icel.), , and (Dan.) íl, (Lith.) alus a kind of beer, OCS olí beer. Compare with ól drink, drinking. Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for ale for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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