allonge

noun, verb — 3 senses

allonge

noun

/əˈlʌnʒ/

Etymology Borrowed from French allonge (“a lengthening”). Doublet of lunge.

Banking, Business, Law A slip of paper attached to a negotiable instrument to hold endorsements should the document itself be unable to hold any more.

Fencing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War A thrust or pass; a lunge.

Coordinate terms: attachment, rider

allonge

verb

Etymology Borrowed from French allonge (“a lengthening”). Doublet of lunge.

To thrust with a sword; to lunge.

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