Plural form of amity; multiple instances of friendships, peaceful relationships, or states of friendly accord.
Standard English plural of 'amity,' derived from Old French 'amitié' and Latin 'amicitia.' The '-ies' plural ending evolved from Old English morphology combined with Romance language influences.
In diplomatic history, you'll see phrases like 'the amities between nations' reflecting how formal and ceremonial the word became—it's the friendship of state dinners and treaties rather than casual bonds.
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