misalliance


mis·al·li·ance

noun \ˌmi-sə-ˈlī-ən(t)s\

Definition of MISALLIANCE

1
: an improper alliance
2
a : mésalliance b : a marriage between persons unsuited to each other

Origin of MISALLIANCE

modification of French mésalliance
First Known Use: 1738

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