Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—R

Rally

is re-alligo, to bind together again. (French rallier.) In Spenser it is spelt re-allie-

“Before they could new consels re-allie.”

Faërie Queene.

Yes, we'll rally round the flag, boys,
We'll rally once again.

G. F. Root: Battle-cry of Freedom,
stanza i.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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