"altern" meaning in English

See altern in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: Latin alternus. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin, {{lena}} Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} altern (not comparable)
  1. (obsolete) Acting by turns; alternate. Tags: not-comparable, obsolete Derived forms: altern base
    Sense id: en-altern-en-adj-6TGZQSw0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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