Word Study
alate
CIDE DICTIONARY
alate, adv. [Pref. a- + late.].
Lately; of late. [1913 Webster]
"There hath been alate such tales spread abroad." [1913 Webster]
alate, a. [L. alatus, from ala wing.].
Winged; having wings, or side appendages like wings. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
alate, adj. having wings or winglike appendages.
Etymology
L alatus f. ala wing
ROGET THESAURUS
alate
Adjunct
N adjunct, addition, additament, additum, affix, appelidage, annexe, annex, augment, augmentation, increment, reinforcement, supernumerary, accessory, item, garnish, sauce, accompaniment, adjective, addendum, complement, supplement, continuation, rider, offshoot, episode, side issue, corollary, piece, flap, lappet, skirt, embroidery, trappings, cortege, tail, suffix, wing, additional, alate, alated, winged, in addition.For further exploring for "alate" in Webster Dictionary Online