An archaic or obsolete English term meaning mournful, sorrowful, or pitiable in appearance.
From Old English or Middle English origins, possibly related to words expressing grief or lamenting. The exact etymology is uncertain, as the word has largely fallen out of use.
This word is a beautiful reminder that English used to have different ways to describe sadness—'elenge' has an almost musical, poetic quality that modern words like 'sad' just can't match!
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