Alee
[Adverb]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
1. In
seaman's language, on the side opposite to the wind, that is opposite to the side on which it strikes. The
helm of a ship is alee when pressed close to the see side.
2. Hard alee or
luff alee is an order to put the
helm to the
lee side.
3.
Helm's alee that is, the
helm is alee a notice given as an order to the seamen to cause the head-sails to
shake in the wind, with a view to bring the ship about.
Alee
[Adverb]
Webster's Dictionary 1913
On or toward the
lee, or the side away from the wind; the opposite of
aweather. The
helm of a ship is alee when pressed close to the
lee side.
