allonge
|al-longe|
/əˈlɒnʒ/
extension or lengthening
Etymology
'allonge' originates from French, specifically the word 'allonger,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'longer' meant 'to lengthen.'
'allonger' transformed into the English word 'allonge' and retained its meaning related to lengthening or extending.
Initially, it meant 'to lengthen or extend,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to endorsements and wigs.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a piece of paper attached to a negotiable instrument for endorsements when there is no space on the instrument itself.
The bank required an allonge to accommodate additional endorsements.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a long wig worn by men in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The portrait depicted the gentleman wearing an elaborate allonge.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 13:06