a. [f. ALE + -ISH. Cf. waterish.] Having somewhat of the qualities of ale.
1665. Boyle, New Exper. Cold, 10. Of a quick and alish taste, very much resembling that drink which the brewers call blew John.
1707. J. Mortimer, Husb., 574 (1708) (J.). Beating down the Head or Yeast into it; this gives it the sweet Aleish Tast.
