Forlong

name, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of furlong. alt-of, alternative, obsolete

    "Again, Oh read ouer D. John Bridges, for it is a worthy work, is: Printed oner sea, in Europe, within two forlongs of a Bouncing Priest, at the Cost and Charges of Martin Marprelate, Gent, 1589."

Verb
  1. 1
    To fill with longing.

    "Now certain shadows followed me. Forlonged memories move round From visions inside my head I see [...]"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Synonyms

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landestadioheadlandimperial systemkilometermeasure

Example

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"Now certain shadows followed me. Forlonged memories move round From visions inside my head I see [...]"

Etymology

From Middle English forlangen, equivalent to for- + long. Cognate with Middle High German verlangen.

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