Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • An old spelling of alas.

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Examples

  • Apostles, to our great torment, (allace!) maist falslie stowen fra us.

    The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) John Knox

  • I farther added, that sick ane ennemye was I unto yow, that my tung did bayth perswaid and obteane, that your authoritie and regiment should be obeyed of us in all thingis lawchfull, till ye declaired your self open ennemye to this commoun-wealth, as now, allace! ye have done.

    The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) John Knox

  • Butt, allace! yf the people shall after be unthankfull, then fearfull and terrible shall the plagues be that after shall follow. "

    The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) John Knox

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