Algate

//ˈɔːlɡeɪt// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Always. not-comparable, obsolete
  2. 2
    Altogether; entirely. not-comparable, obsolete

    "His onely hart ſore, and his onely foe, / Sith Vna now he algates must forgoe, [...]."

  3. 3
    In any way; at all. not-comparable, obsolete

    "Or fayrer then her ſelfe, if ought algate / Might fayrer be."

  4. 4
    By any means; at all events. not-comparable, obsolete

    "And therefore would I ſhould be algates ſlaine, / For while I liue, his right is in ſuſpence."

  5. 5
    Notwithstanding; nevertheless. not-comparable, obsolete

    "And with the fall his leg oppreſt ſo ſore, / That for a ſpace there muſt he algates dwell."

Synonyms

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alwayshoweverregardless

Example

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"His onely hart ſore, and his onely foe, / Sith Vna now he algates must forgoe, [...]."

Etymology

From all + gate (compare Old Norse alla götu).

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