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Aleck vs Alack - What's the difference?

aleck | alack |

As a proper noun aleck

is a diminutive of the male given name alexander.

As an interjection alack is

an expression of sorrow or mourning.

aleck

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • A diminutive of the male given name Alexander.

    • Anagrams

    * English diminutives of male given names

    alack

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • An expression of sorrow or mourning.
    • On a day (alack the day!)
    Love, whose month is ever May,
    Spied a blossom passing fair
    Playing in the wanton air.'' – '' – Shakespeare

    Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * alack and alas