Time has by degrees blended . . . and coalited the conquered with the conquerors.
Burke.
Co`a*li"tion (?), n. [LL. coalitio: cf. F. coalition. See Coalesce.] 1. The act of coalescing; union into a body or mass, as of separate bodies or parts; as, a coalition of atoms. Bentley.
2. A combination, for temporary purposes, of persons, parties, or states, having different interests.
A coalition of the puritan and the blackleg.
J. Randolph.
The coalition between the religious and worldly enemies of popery.
Macaulay.
Syn. -- Alliance; confederation; confederacy; league; combination; conjunction; conspiracy; union.
Co`a*li"tion*er (?), n. A coalitionist.
Co`a*li"tion*ist, n. One who joins or promotes a coalition; one who advocates coalition.
Co`-al*ly" (?), n.; pl. Co-allies (#). A joint ally. Kent.
Coal"-me`ter (?), n. A licensed or official coal measurer in London. See Meter. Simmonds.
Coal"mouse` (?), n. (Zo÷l.) A small species of titmouse, with a black head; the coletit.
Coal"pit` (?), n. 1. A pit where coal is dug.