What does ale-house mean?
Ale-house means Alternative spelling of alehouse..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Alternative spelling of alehouse..
[…]like a conceited mechanic in a village ale-house, you would set down every one who differs from you as an ignorant blockhead; and very fairly infer that any one who is beneath yourself must be nothing.
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Ale-house means Alternative spelling of alehouse..
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[…]like a conceited mechanic in a village ale-house, you would set down every one who differs from you as an ignorant blockhead; and very fairly infer that any one who is beneath yourself must be nothing.
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