v. t. - To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy; -- often followed by to or with.
v. t. - To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.
v. - A relative; a kinsman.
v. - One united to another by treaty or league; -- usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate.
v. - Anything associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary.
v. - Anything akin to another by structure, etc.
n. - See Alley, a marble or taw.