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alley

al·ley

UK/ˈæl.i/ US/ˈæli/ common informal

noun

1.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

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2.

a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins

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Origin

From Middle English aleye, from Anglo-Norman aleie, feminine of alé, past participle of aler (“to go”) (French aller). Doublet of allée.

Phrases

  • alley apple
  • alley ball
  • alley cat
  • alley crop
  • alley stone
  • back alley
  • ball alley
  • blind alley

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