alliance

n. f. lat. alligare

Definition

EN: Alliance, union, wedding ring

FR: Union entre personnes, familles ou États

Historical Pronunciation

2000 - Mod. Fr.
[aljɑ̃s]
1500 - Cl. Fr.
[alians]
1200 - Mid. Fr.
[alianse]

Latin Root

alligare To bind, to tie together