| Aldine | a. (Bibliog.) An epithet applied to editions (chiefly of the classics) which proceeded from the press of Aldus Manitius, and his family, of Venice, for the most part in the 16th century and known by the sign of the anchor and the dolphin. The term has also been applied to certain elegant editions of English works. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Alvine | a. [ L. alvus belly: cf. F. alvin. ] Of, from, in, or pertaining to, the belly or the intestines; as, alvine discharges; alvine concretions. [ 1913 Webster ] |
