Alined

/əˈlaɪnd/ adjective

Definition

Arranged in a line or brought into alignment; past tense of 'aline'.

Etymology

Old spelling variant of 'aligned', from 'aline' (Old French 'aligner'). This form was common through the 19th century before standardization to 'aligned'.

Kelly Says

Dictionaries and old books from the 1800s spelled this 'alined' while modern English uses 'aligned'—language is constantly simplifying, usually by dropping letters that became unnecessary.

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