alts

Noun (1)

alt (uncountable)

1. Of a voice or instrument, high pitch; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave.
   • Sop[hy] Moderato! moderato! Madam. Your Ladyship's absolutely in alt. / L[ady] Scr[ape] In alt! Madam? / Sop[hy] Yes, in alt- Give me leave to tell your Ladyship, that you have raised your voice a full octave higher since you came into the room.1762, George Colman, The Musical Lady
2. (archaic) A state of excitement, a heightened emotional condition.
   • I was, however, glad at my heart, that Mrs. Moore came up so seasonably with notice, that dinner was ready. The fair fugitive was all in alt. She had the game in her own hands; and by giving me so good an excuse for withdrawing, I had time to strengthen myself; the Captain had time to come; and the...1748, Samuel Richardson, The History of Clarissa Harlowe: In a Series of Letters

Noun (2)

alt (plural alts)

1. (Internet) An alternate or secondary account.
   • Of these alts, how many of them are a gender other than your own?1996, Jonobie D. Baker, “Survey of MUSHers.”, in rec.games.mud.tiny (Usenet)
2. (Internet) An alternate account.
   • You've been here four days and you already know about the incident from last year? You're such an obvious alt.
3. An alternative investment or alternative fund.
   • liquid alts
4. (Internet) An alternate version of a piece of art, especially without much changes beyond a specific thing.

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