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.
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?