alow

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Definition of alow in English English dictionary

in the lower part of the rigging, or on the decks

I think you said something concerning the manner in which yonder ship has anchored, and of the condition they keep things alow and aloft?.

below; towards the lower part of the rigging, or towards the decks

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alley or lane

Down or downwards; as in "Lay alow!" (Get down on deck!)

Below deck

Below; in a lower part

Hyphenation

a·low

Etymology

[ &-'lO ] (adverb.) 13th century. Middle English, from 1a- + low.