Definition: The word "Altes" in Old English is "old", a word that means something or someone older than oneself, often with negative connotations such as decay, decline, or age. In some religious contexts, "Altes" might refer to an old person or someone who has passed away. It's also used by modern speakers for the adjective meaning past and not current.

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Definition: "Altesse" in the King James Version (KJV) refers to a type or class of Jews who were originally from Egypt, but later migrated to Rome. The term was used by Jewish scholars to describe those who had been expelled from their homes or families and subsequently become subject to Roman rule. These individuals may have come from various countries across the Mediterranean world. They might have been slaves in Egypt or were freed by a foreign ruler after being subjected to slavery, but then remained in Rome for centuries. The word "altesse" is used to denote people who were once in a state of slavery and subsequently became subject to Roman rule. The term refers to those who had been exiled from their native land due to a variety of reasons.

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