I. əˈlas, -aa(ə)s, -ais, -ȧs interjection
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from a ah + las weary, wretched, from Latin lassus weary — more at let
— used to express unhappiness, sorrow, pity, or concern
alas for their sad fate
alas the heavy day
II. ˈäˌläs noun
( plural alas )
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : an Indonesian people of northern Sumatra
2. : a member of the Alas people