ALEHOUSE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a tavern where ale is sold
Categories: Public house, Pub, Saloon, Pothouse, Gin mill, Taphouse
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "alehouse" comes from Old English ealuhūs, which comes from Middle English alehous.
🔗 Related Words
ale – A related word in the same word family.
house – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Old English poetry used alliteration rather than rhyme, influencing how compound words formed.