From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48: Altern \Al"tern\, a. [L. alternus, fr. alter another: cf. F. alterne.] Acting by turns; alternate. --Milton. [1913 Webster] Altern base (Trig.), a second side made base, in distinction from a side previously regarded as base. [1913 Webster]
Altern \Al"tern\, a. [L. alternus, fr. alter another: cf. F. alterne.] Acting by turns; alternate. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
Altern base (Trig.), a second side made base, in distinction from a side previously regarded as base. [1913 Webster]
