allonges
|al-lon-ges|
C1
/əˈlɒnʒɪz/
(allonge)
extension or lengthening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allonge' originates from French, specifically the word 'allonger,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'longer' meant 'lengthen.'
Historical Evolution
'allonger' transformed into the English word 'allonge' and eventually became the modern English word 'allonge.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lengthen,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to paper extensions and wigs.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long piece of paper attached to a negotiable instrument for endorsements.
The allonges were filled with signatures.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a long wig worn by men in the 17th and 18th centuries.
He wore an allonge to the masquerade ball.
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