Definitions

1. conjunction

used to indicate a contrast, addition, or alternative; used to express a condition or exception

“I’d go to the movies, but als it’s raining.”

2. preposition

used to indicate a relationship with a place, time, or circumstance

“She was als a child, fascinated by the magic of the forest.”

3. adverb

used to indicate manner or degree

“He sings als a bird in the morning.”

4. noun

an obsolete or archaic word for ‘elves’ or ‘fairies’

“The medieval legend spoke of the als as mischievous creatures.”