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Alec

proper noun

  1. male given name; diminutive of Alexander
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈælɪk/

name

Etymology: Clipping of Alexander.

  1. A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, of Scottish origin.

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin alecbor. English alec Borrowed from Latin alec (“herring”).

  1. An anchovy or herring, especially pickled or dried.
  2. A sauce made from alecs; alec sauce.