Ally

al-H', v. [allied allying.] To unite, or form a connection between. — n. pi. Allies, al-liz'. One united by compact, marriage, or any tie; a confederate. [L. ad and Ugare, to bind.] — Alliance, al-li'ans, n. State of being allied; a union or connection of interests; the compact or treaty which the instrument of allying persons or parties allied; league; confederacy; coalition.