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