algate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Al"gate, Al"gates adverb (Also<

• Algate
• Algates

)

Etymology

All + gate way. The s is an adverbial ending. See Gate.

Definitions

1. Always; wholly; everywhere. Obs.

   Ulna now he algates must forego. Spenser.

   ✍ Still used in the north of England in the sense of "everywhere."
2. By any or means; at all events. Obs. Fairfax.
3. Notwithstanding; yet. Obs. Chaucer.