"alestake" meaning in All languages combined

See alestake on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: alestakes [plural]
Etymology: From ale + stake. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ale|stake}} ale + stake Head templates: {{en-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. Tags: historical Synonyms: ale-stake, ale stake, alepole, ale post
    Sense id: en-alestake-en-noun-P8vvTsKH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Noun [Middle English]

Forms: alestakes [plural]
Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} alestake, {{enm-noun}} alestake (plural alestakes)
  1. alestake
    Sense id: en-alestake-enm-noun-1XTiyDtD Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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