̘. ̈n.kənˈfedərɪt adj., n., & v. --adj.
esp. Polit.
allied; joined by an
agreement or
treaty. --n. 1 an ally, esp. (in a
bad sense) an
accomplice. 2 (Confederate) a
supporter of
the Confederate States. --v. (often foll. by with) 1 tr.
bring (a
person,
State, or oneself)
into alliance. 2 intr.
come into alliance. øConfederate States States
which seceded
from the US in 1860-1. [LL confoederatus (as
com-, federate)]