Ally

Definition of Ally

Al`ly´

v. t.	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. [imp. & p. p. Allied ( ); p. pr. & vb. n. Allying.] 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.
n.	1.	A relative; a kinsman.
	2.	One united to another by treaty or league; - usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate. The English soldiers and their French allies. - Macaulay.
	3.	Anything associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary. Science, instead of being the enemy of religion, becomes its ally. - Buckle.
	4.	Anything akin to another by structure, etc.
	1.	See Alley, a marble or taw.

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