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Allice - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Allice is a variant spelling of alice, an old term for a type of fish, often referring to the European shad. It is rarely used in modern English but may appear in historical texts.

allice

/ˈælɪs/ /ˈælɪs/

Definition:

A variant spelling of "Alice," a female given name of Old German origin meaning "noble" or "truth."

Synonyms:

Alice, Alis, Alyce, Alys

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(None, as it is a proper noun)

Common Collocations:

Alice in Wonderland, Dear Alice, Little Alice, Alice's adventures

Derivatives:

Alicia, Alisa, Alison

Usage Tips:

Use "Allice" as a proper noun for names; ensure correct spelling if referencing a specific person or character.

Common Phrases:

Allice in Wonderland, Allice's restaurant, Allice Springs

Etymology:

Derived from Old German "Adalheidis," meaning "noble natured," later anglicized to "Alice" and its variants like "Allice."

Examples:

  • 1. Allice greeted her friends with a warm smile.
  • 2. The book featured a character named Allice who loved adventures.
  • 3. Allice baked cookies for the school fundraiser.
  • 4. Have you met Allice from the art class?

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