allus
/ˈɔːləz
/ /ˈaləz /adverb
Non-standard spelling of always. ‘Why is she allus right and me allus wrong?’...
- When we reckoned on t'Saturday night (we allus reckoned on t'Saturday, you know), we had £50, and then there was the expenses to come off after that.
- Mary's wearin’ the long black dress that allus made her look so prim an’ proper, a real contrast to Marcie.
- I allus thought the critter was a crayfish, but meant to evoke Scorpio, the moody, dangerous Water Sign.
Origin
Mid 19th century: representing a regional pronunciation.