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Synonyms for alb

Grammar : Noun
Spell : alb
Phonetic Transcription : ælb

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Définition of alb

Origin :
  • late Old English albe, from Late Latin alba (in tunica alba or vestis alba "white vestment"), fem. of albus "white," from PIE root *albho- "white" (cf. Greek alphos "white leprosy," alphiton "barley meal;" Old High German albiz, Old English elfet "swan," literally "the white bird;" Old Church Slavonic and Russian lebedi, Polish łabędź "swan;" Hittite alpash "cloud").
  • As in vestment : noun gown
Example sentences :
  • He next donned the alb, the symbol of purity, beginning with the right sleeve.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • The alb is confined at the waist by a white cord called the girdle.
  • Extract from : « The Worship of the Church » by Jacob A. Regester
  • The rochet resembles an alb, but is shorter and without sleeves.
  • Extract from : « The Worship of the Church » by Jacob A. Regester
  • When I am to blame for anything, Alb is sure to be suspected.
  • Extract from : « The Chauffeur and the Chaperon » by C. N. Williamson
  • "Methinks, Alb, you are playing us false," said the Mariner.
  • Extract from : « The Chauffeur and the Chaperon » by C. N. Williamson
  • Alb (he was thinking, no doubt) was not getting much fun for his money.
  • Extract from : « The Chauffeur and the Chaperon » by C. N. Williamson
  • "He may be out of the lock, but we're not out of the wood," said Alb.
  • Extract from : « The Chauffeur and the Chaperon » by C. N. Williamson
  • She got only a pinching for her pains, and, as Alb exclaimed, we were caught.
  • Extract from : « The Chauffeur and the Chaperon » by C. N. Williamson
  • "You'll find she won't consider it an intrusion," Alb insisted.
  • Extract from : « The Chauffeur and the Chaperon » by C. N. Williamson
  • I got up, and went to Alb, who was standing silent at the wheel.
  • Extract from : « The Chauffeur and the Chaperon » by C. N. Williamson
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