English Explanatory Dictionary

misalliance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unsuitable alliance, especially an unsuitable marriage.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns/

Word forms

misalliance misalliances

Etymology

From mis- + alliance, partly after French mésalliance.

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