To make longer or extend in length, an archaic variant of 'elongate.'
From Old French 'alonger,' combining 'a-' (to) and 'long' (long). Less common than 'elongate,' this form is largely obsolete in modern English.
This is a rare cousin of 'elongate' that fell out of fashion—English speakers preferred the more formal Latin-looking 'elongate,' which is a great example of how everyday words get replaced by fancier versions over time.
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