English word origin

Etymology of aline

From a- + line, possibly from Middle English alinen (“copulate”), Middle French aligner.

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Source etymology 1

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verb

Alternative form of align.

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From a- + line, possibly from Middle English alinen (“copulate”), Middle French aligner.

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Inherited-form mentionalinenenm
Derivation mentionalignerfrm

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Source etymology 2

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adv

In line.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Inherited from Middle English aline (“in line”).

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