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Definition of Alfresco
1. Adverb. Outside a building. "In summer we play outside"
2. Adjective. In the open air. "An open-air theater"
Definition of Alfresco
1. adv. & a. In the open-air.
Definition of Alfresco
1. Adjective. Outdoors, open to the atmosphere ¹
2. Adverb. Outdoors; in fresh air. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Alfresco
1. outdoors [adv] - See also: outdoors
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alfresco
Literary usage of Alfresco
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Rovings in the Pacific, from 1837 to 1849: With a Glance at Calfiornia by Edward Lucett (1851)
"Cities. — Sacramento City. — Suitor's Fort. — Enterprise of Captain Suttor.
— First discovery of the Gold. — The Gambling Mania. — An alfresco Mart. ..."
2. Through Norway with a Knapsack by William Mattieu Williams (1876)
"... provided — The northernmost town in the world — Floating colony — alfresco
bedrooms — Live dolls — The Fjeld Lapp a considerable capitalist—The Thief ..."
3. Sporting Scenes Amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa by Alfred Wilks Drayson (1858)
"... alfresco—Troublesome invaders—Flight of locusts—Crows outwitted—Alligator
shot—A lion- chase—Strength of the lion—A slight mistake—Snuff-manufacturing— ..."
4. Around the Kremlin: Or, Pictures of Life in Moscow by George T. Lowth (1868)
"... at my alfresco Luncheon—Russian Children of the Upper Classes —Life of Young
Gentlemen—The ... alfresco ..."
5. Diary of Travels and Adventures in Upper India: With a Tour in Bundelcund, a by Charles James C. Davidson (1843)
"... digression—Elephants in a quagmire—Crocodiles—Hindoo humanity—A bear and
tiger—Native gratitude—A breakfast alfresco—Wild elephant—Battle royal. ..."
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