Definition of "affiances" [affiances]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of affiance. (verb)

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• "But old affiances, such as that which had existed between the Aylmer and the Amedroz families, do not allow themselves to die out easily, and it is well for us all that they should be long-lived."
• "Between the energized roars of the litah and the screams of men trying to get out of its way, the merchant's audacious affiances went unheard."
• "Malati affiances herself there and then to Madhava."