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alestakes

alestakes is the plural of alestake.

Meaning of alestake

Noun

alestake (plural alestakes)

  1. (historical) A stake or pole serving as a sign at an alehouse or inn, often with a garland or "bush" attached.
    Synonyms:
    alepole, ale post

Questions about alestakes

What is alestakes the plural of?
Alestakes is the plural of alestake.

Words near alestakes in the dictionary

  1. Alessandros
  2. Alessi
  3. Alessia
  4. Alessis
  5. alestake
  6. alestakes
  7. alestid
  8. alestids
  9. alestin
  10. Alesund
  11. aletaster

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