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ale

ale \'a-(*)l\ n [ME, fr. OE ealu; akin to ON o:l ale, L alumen alum] 1: a 
   fermented liquor brewed esp. by rapid fermentation from an infusion of  
   malt with the addition of hops 2: an English country festival at which ale 
   is the principal beverage