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alec
1[ al-ik ]
noun
- a herring.
- a sauce or relish made from small herring or anchovies.
alec
2[ al-ik ]
noun
- a simpleton or fool.
Alec
3[ al-ik ]
noun
- a first name, form of Alexander.
Word History and Origins
Origin of alec1
Origin of alec2
Example Sentences
We know that Alec and Maurice, after both trying to blackmail each other, fall in love.
Following his father in his line of work, doesn’t appeal to Alec.
You’ll keep turning the page to discover how Alec and Maurice’s story ends.
Alec, in di Canzio’s reimagining, is a three-dimensional character with feelings, ambitions and a back story.
After signing on to the film, Moore enlisted the services of her 30 Rock costar Alec Baldwin to play her caring husband.
It would be inaccurate though to call SIX a direct antidote to ALEC.
As Rathod noted, SIX is not supposed to be merely the opposite of ALEC.
Vincent Fort, a state senator from Georgia, saw big differences between ALEC and SIX.
ALEC attracted corporations that saw an opportunity to push an agenda, regardless of ideology.
For once in a way, Alec was nonplussed, and a deathly silence ensued.
She knew that Alec d'Urberville was still on the scene, observing her from some point or other, though she could not say where.
She felt but little surprise at seeing that Alec d'Urberville had come back, and was standing under the hedge by the gate.
Every cent he earned was spent in what his wife called “style,” and what Alec called “dog.”
Alec read the letter thoughtfully, and mentally pictured the story David would spin to the Baronet.
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