Where does “Allies” come from?
Allies derives from English ally, which comes from English alley, which derives from English alabaster, which comes from Latin alligo meaning "to bind to," from the prefix ad- meaning "to."
Allies (English): The countries allied against the Central Powers during World War I, including especially the United Kingdom, the Russian Empire and France
Definitions
- The countries allied against the Central Powers during World War I, including especially the United Kingdom, the Russian Empire and France
Ancestry of “Allies”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Allie | — |