Alliably

/əˈlaɪəbli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is capable of being allied or joined together.

Etymology

From 'alliable' + '-ly' adverbial suffix. Follows the standard English pattern of transforming adjectives describing capability into manner adverbs.

Kelly Says

This adverb is almost never used in modern English, making it a ghost word—a linguistic fossil that outlived its usefulness once abstract thinking about alliances became common.

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