Ale-stake
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ale-stake is a noun meaning Alternative form of alestake.
Meaning
Alternative form of alestake.
Example Sentences
This was effected by the brewer putting an ale-stake outside of his establishment, with a branch or bush attached to the end of it (Figure 6.1).
If you ran a public drinking house, you were required to have an ale-stake to show that you were conducting a business where ale was being brewed for sale.
Word Forms
- ale-stakes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ale-pole, ale bench, stadle, flag-staff, castelet, tent-pole.
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