Word of the Day
Alee (uh-LEE)
· Common clues: Toward the sheltered side; On the quiet side; Out of the wind
· Crossword puzzle frequency: 20 times a year
Alee: In seaman’s language, on or toward the lee, or the side opposite to the wind (opposed to aweather).
When sailing I'm often aweather,
The wind in my face and points nether;
But my partner at sea
Prefers standing alee.
It saves us from being together.
[Source: man from tashkent, The Omnificent English Dictionary In Limerick Form]
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