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soul-ale

soul-ale noun: a wake or funeral gathering at which ale is served; also called dirge-ale.

Noun

soul-ale (plural soul-ales)

  1. (historical) A wake or funeral gathering at which ale is served; also called dirge-ale.
    Synonyms:
    dirge-ale

Synonyms of soul-ale

  • dirge-ale

Forms of soul-ale

pluralsoul-ales

Origin of soul-ale

From soul + ale. Compare bridal (literally “bride-ale”). See also Swedish gravöl and Danish gravøl.

Questions about soul-ale

What does soul-ale mean?
Soul-ale means a wake or funeral gathering at which ale is served; also called dirge-ale.
What part of speech is soul-ale?
Soul-ale is a noun.
What is the plural of soul-ale?
The plural of soul-ale is soul-ales.

Words near soul-ale in the dictionary

  1. soul sisters
  2. soul sleep
  3. soul tie
  4. soul ties
  5. soul-ache
  6. soul-ale
  7. soul-ales
  8. soul-blues
  9. soul-cake
  10. soul-cakes
  11. soul-crushing

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