
n. [ Cf. F. alliant, p. pr. ] An ally; a confederate. [ Obs. & R. ] Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. aliaunce, OF. aliance, F. alliance, fr. OF. alier, F. allier. See Ally, and cf. LL. alligantia. ]
The alliance of the principles of the world with those of the gospel. C. J. Smith. [ 1913 Webster ]
The alliance . . . between logic and metaphysics. Mansel. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To connect by alliance; to ally. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]