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.-to connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.-a relative; a kinsman.-one united to another by treaty or league; -- usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate.-anything associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary.-anything akin to another by structure, etc.-see alley, a marble or taw.