v. Obs.–1 In 5 pa. pple. verslongen. [ad. Du. verslinden: cf. Ger. verschlingen.] trans. To swallow down, gobble up.
1481. Caxton, Reynard (Arb.), 10. He hath stolen so many of my chyldren that of xv. I haue but foure in suche wyse hath this theef forslongen them.
