Meaning of Auld Alliance | Babel Free

Definitions

The old alliance between Scotland and France against England.

historical

Examples

“[…] Whose sires were to the Auld Alliance true, / They, by the Maiden's side, […]”

“In any case, whatever the importance of such details, the relation of the two books is a further evidence of the literary side of the ‘auld alliance’.”

“Whether it is a consequence of the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France or not, the French comparative lawyers have⟳ always been conspicuously more appreciative of the virtues of Scots law than have⟳ English scholars and judges […]”

“Therefore, if the French have⟳ decided that they wish⟳ to be difficult, which is not an unprecedented habit of the French, then that is a matter⟳ that the hon. Gentleman should take⟳ up with the auld alliance.”

CEFR level