albergo, alberge (It.), an inn, auberge.
Albion (L.), an old name of Great Britain—usually said to be from the white (L. albus) cliffs of Kent.
albricias (Sp.), a reward to the bearer of good news.
album Græcum (Late L.), the dried dung of dogs, once used for inflammation of the throat.
alcaiceria (Sp.), a bazaar.
alcarraza (Sp.), a porous earthen vessel for cooling water by evaporation.
alcazar (Sp.), a palace, fortress, bazaar.
Alcides (L.,—Gr.), a patronymic of Hercules, from Alcæus, the name of the father of his mother's husband.
al conto (It.), à la carte. See à la carte above.
alcorza (Sp.), a kind of sweetmeat.