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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Allyant, n. [e.m.E. alliaunte adj. (1551), alliant n. (1620), F. alliant pr. p. of allier Ally v.] An ally. —1568 Haddington Mem. II. 268.
Our freindis, alyantis, or confideratis
