Meanings
- obsoleteslangAll is well; a cry of acquiescence or approval.
“All serene,” cried the jubilant voice outside, “open the door, you fellows!”
1887, Talbot Baines Reed, The Willoughby Captains, page 2012 more examples
"All serene, old un — but 'ave yer got the brads (money) to pay for it?" said Bill, sneeringly, with another scornful glance at his fare's humble exterior.
1893, American Illustrated Magazine, volume 36, page 482"Eight o'clock's plenty of time. You take first car, cruise, and pick up Vallett and his load near the windmill on Keystone Common not later than two. That gives you five hours to slip into Seabridge at dusk. We'll be there for you." "All serene," undertook Nickle, hurrying out again.
1934, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], The Bravo of London
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