misally

• Verbe désuet signifiant contracter une alliance ou une union inappropriée ou mal assortie.

An obsolete verb meaning to form an improper or unsuitable alliance or connection.

1. Make a bad allianceC2formalbritish

   To form an unsuitable or disadvantageous alliance, especially in marriage or business.

   Faire une mauvaise alliance

   • The noble family misallied themselves with a disreputable merchant.
   • The company misallied with a failing partner, leading to its own decline.
   • Historically, royal houses often misallied for political gain, with mixed results.

   Synonymesmismatchmismate