alliance
n. f. 'alliance'
From Classical Latin 'alligare', meaning 'to bind'.
Etymon
Alliance, union, wedding ring
Historical Pronunciation
2000 - Mod. Fr.
[aljɑ̃s]
1500 - Cl. Fr.
[alians]
1200 - Mid. Fr.
[alianse]
Latin Root
alligare
From Old French aliance, derived from alier (to ally).