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Al*ly" (&unr_;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Allied (&unr_;); p. pr. & vb. n. Allying.] [OE. alien, OF. alier, F. alier, fr. L. alligare to bind to; ad + ligare to bind. Cf. Alligate, Alloy, Allay, Ligament.] 1. To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy; -- often followed by to or with.
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O chief! in blood, and now in arms allied. Pope.
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2. To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.
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These three did love each other dearly well,
And with so firm affection were allied. Spenser.
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The virtue nearest to our vice allied. Pope.
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&hand_; Ally is generally used in the passive form or reflexively.
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Al*ly" (&unr_;), n.; pl. Allies (&unr_;). [See Ally, v.] 1. A relative; a kinsman. [Obs.] Shak.
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2. One united to another by treaty or league; -- usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate.
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The English soldiers and their French allies. Macaulay.
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3. Anything associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary.
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Science, instead of being the enemy of religion, becomes its ally. Buckle.
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4. Anything akin to another by structure, etc.
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Al"ly (&unr_;), n. See Alley, a marble or taw.
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