algates

adverb

al·​gates

ˈȯl-ˌgāts

1

now dialectal British : wholly, completely

2

obsolete : nevertheless, notwithstanding, yet

Word History

Etymology

Middle English algate, algates always, in all ways, entirely, from al all + gate (way), or gates, probably plural of gate; perhaps influenced by Old Norse alla götu always, throughout

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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