(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:44:28

Al"tern (#), a. [L. alternus, fr. alter another: cf. F. alterne.]

Acting by turns; alternate.

Milton.

Altern base Trig., a second side made base, in distinction from a side previously regarded as base.

 

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