alee Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb on or toward the lee
    • put the helm alee

WordNet

A*lee" adverb
Etymology
Pref. a- + lee.
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) On or toward the lee, or the side away from the wind; the opposite of aweather. The helm of a ship is alee when pressed close to the lee side.

Webster 1913