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单词 ally pally
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Ally Pallyn.

Brit. /ˌalɪ ˈpali/, U.S. /ˌæli ˈpæli/
Origin: Formed within English, by clipping or shortening. Etymon: proper name Alexandra Palace.
Etymology: Shortened < Alexandra Palace (see the definition), with rhyming alteration of the second element after pally n.2The word is attested earlier denoting the Alexandra Park racecourse. Compare the following:1892 Horse & Hound 30 July 496/2 There is also racing at Alexandra Park, the beloved ‘ally pally’ of the undefeated punters.
colloquial.
The familiar nickname of Alexandra Palace in Muswell Hill, north London, the original headquarters of BBC television.
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1933 Manch. Guardian 15 May 8/6 (heading) The future of ‘Ally Pally’.
1967 Observer 21 May 24/4 The 14-hour ‘Happening’ at the Ally Pally.
1979 S. Brett Comedian Dies iii. 39 Back in Ally Pally days,..you were just a technical boffin with all the sound recording stuff.
1986 N.Y. Times 13 Nov. a31/4 The ‘Hill’ is Muswell Hill, where Alexandra Palace—‘Ally Pally’ to the British—is located.
2000 Dolls House & Miniature Scene Aug. 67/2 The brand new exhibit..will be launched at our Alexandra Palace Dolls House Event in November... Make sure you get your ‘Ally Pally’ tickets soon.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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