alright

Definition

Alternative form of all right; satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order.

Etymology

Univerbation of all + right. Compare Old English eallriht (“all-right, just, exactly”) (from eall + riht), equivalent to al- (“all”) + right.

Example Sentences

• "Where ever I go, both to and fro You have my heart alright."
• "[I]f I went by his advices every blessed hat I put on does that suit me yes take that thats alright the one like a wedding cake standing up miles off my head […]"
• "You did alright in your day, I reckon— But that day's gone now."