algates
adverb
al·gates
ˈȯl-ˌgāts
1
now dialectal British : wholly, completely
2
obsolete : nevertheless, notwithstanding, yet
Word History
Etymology
Middle English algate, algates always, in all ways, entirely, from al all + gate (way), or gates, probably plural of gate; perhaps influenced by Old Norse alla götu always, throughout
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1