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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ally, n. [e.m.E. allie, ME. alye: see Allye.] Alliance. —1513 Doug. i. ix. 36 (famyliar frendschip and ally); x. ix. 22 (hys band of frendschip and ally); xiii. x. 131 (confiderat in ally).
