AISLE


Meaning of AISLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈī(-ə)l ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English ile, alteration of ele, from Anglo-French, literally, wing, from Latin ala; akin to Old English eaxl shoulder, Latin axis axletree — more at axis

Date: 15th century

1. : the side of a church nave separated by piers from the nave proper

2.

a.

(1) : a passage (as in a theater or railroad passenger car) separating sections of seats

(2) : such a passage regarded as separating opposing parties in a legislature

supported by members on both sides of the aisle

b. : a passage (as in a store or warehouse) for inside traffic

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.