a. Obs. rare–1. [ad. OFr. alègre:—late L. alācr-em. Cf. It. allegro.] Lively, cheerful.
1626. Bacon, Sylva, § 738. The Root, and Leafe Betell; The Leafe Tobacco; And the Teare of Poppy,… doe all Condense the Spirits, and make them Strong, and Aleger.
