allonge

Al*longe", n. Etym: [F. allonge, earlier alonge, a lengthening. See Allonge, v., and cf. Lunge.] 1. (Fencing) Defn: A thrust or pass; a lunge. 2. A slip of paper attached to a bill of exchange for receiving indorsements, when the back of the bill itself is already full; a rider. [A French usage] Abbott. Al*longe", v. i. Etym: [F. allonger; à (L. ad) + long (L. longus) long.] Defn: To thrust with a sword; to lunge.

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