ale
The definition of ale is an alcoholic drink that is made with malt, hops and yeast.
(noun)The dark brown alcoholic drink served at English country festivals is an example of ale.
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See ale in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
a fermented drink made from malt, hops, and yeast, like beer, but by rapid fermentation at a relatively high temperature
Origin: ME < OE ealu, ealo < IE base *alu(t)-, bitter, beer, alum
See ale in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A fermented alcoholic beverage containing malt and hops, similar to but heavier than beer.
- A serving of this beverage.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , from Old English ealu, alu; see alu- in Indo-European roots
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