The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Alee \A*lee"\, adv. [Pref. a- + lee.] (Naut.)
   On or toward the lee, or the side away from the wind; the
   opposite of aweather. The helm of a ship is alee when pressed
   close to the lee side.
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   Hard alee, or Luff alee, an order to put the helm to the
      lee side.
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