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· Proto-Germanic
*allaz
2 English words descend from Proto-Germanic
*allaz
, most common first.
all
Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).
all hail
Used as a friendly or respectful salutation to acclaim, greet, or welcome someone: (I wish you) all health or good fortune!