Obs. [OE. alangian (f. A- pref. 1 intens. + langian to last, endure; cf. OHG. arlangen); only used impersonally. The pa. pple. alonged seems to represent the OE. of-langed afflicted with longing, wearied with desire, f. oflangian. See LONG v.]
1. impers. To seem long to, to affect with longing.
a. 1000. Departed Soul (Grein), 154. Me alangaþ, þæs þe ic þe on þissum hýndum wát.
1393. Gower, Conf., II. 237. This worthy Jason sore alongeth, To se the straunge regions.
2. pass. To be afflicted with longing, to long.
c. 1325. Cœur de L., 3060. Afftyr pork he alongyd is.
a. 1400. Leg. Rood (1871), 23. He was alonged sore After þe Oyle of Milce.
c. 1400. Gamelyn, 630. He was sore alonged after a good meel.
