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.