alose Meaning, Definition & Usage

A*lose" transitive verb

Etymology

OE. aloser.

Definitions

1. To praise. Obs.

A"lose noun

Etymology

F., fr. L. alosa or alausa.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) The European shad (Clupea alosa); -- called also allice shad or allis shad. The name is sometimes applied to the American shad (Clupea sapidissima). See Shad.