plural of ale-knight

(obsolete) A drinking companion.

(archaic) A rustic wedding feast; a bridal.

(UK, obsolete) A feast for the benefit of the parish clerk.

(historical) A church or parish festival (as in commemoration of the dedication of a church), at which much ale was drunk. / The strong ale brewed for this purpose.

(historical) A duty payable to the Lord Mayor of London by the sellers of ale within the city.

The simple material pleasures of life. / Lively fun and merrymaking.

Alternative form of Fayum

(alcoholic beverages) A beer that uses a warm fermentation and predominantly pale malt, resulting in a lighter colour.

(historical) Ale flavoured with ground ivy.