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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ally \Al*ly"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Allied}; 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 O chief! in blood, and now in arms allied. --Pope. 2. To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love. These three did love each other dearly well And with so firm affection were allied. --Spenser. The virtue nearest to our vice allied. --Pope. Note: Ally is generally used in the passive form or reflexively.
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