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alegar

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al·​e·​gar | \ ˈa-li-gər, ˈā- \
plural -s

Definition of alegar

: sour ale : vinegar made of ale

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First Known Use of alegar

1542, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alegar

ale + vinegar

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“Alegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alegar. Accessed 9 Jul. 2020.

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