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allonge

1 American  
[uh-luhnj, a-lawnzh] / əˈlʌndʒ, aˈlɔ̃ʒ /

noun

Law.

plural

allonges

  1. a paper annexed to a negotiable instrument, for endorsements too numerous or lengthy to be contained in the original.

allongé 2 American  
[a-lawn-zhey] / a lɔ̃ˈʒeɪ /

adjective

Ballet.

  1. performed with the body and one arm stretched forward.

    an arabesque allongé.

Etymology

Origin of allonge1

1860–65; < French: lengthening; lunge 1

Origin of allongé2

1660–70; < French: literally, extended, lengthened, past participle of allonger

Example Sentences

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At the touche-�-touche I touched him in two places at the same allonge, and threw his foil from him several feet.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 4, March, 1896 by Various

Le dos humide, je l'eponge; Ou manque un coin, vite une allonge, Pour tous j'ai maison de sante.

From Books and Bookmen by Lang, Andrew

Examples: valence hagiology allonge kilowatt sclerosis estoppel 193.

From Practical Grammar and Composition by Wood, Thomas

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