LONGE


Meaning of LONGE in English

I. noun

or lunge ˈlənj, ˈlōⁿzh, ˈläⁿzh, ˈlänj

( -s )

Etymology: French longe, from Old French, from feminine of lonc long, from Latin longus — more at long

: a long rein or strap used to lead or guide a horse in training — called also longeing rein

II. transitive verb

or lunge “

( longed or lunged ; longed or lunged ; longeing or lunging ; longes or lunges )

: to guide or exercise (a horse) by means of a longe

III. ˈlənj, ˈlänj noun

( -s )

Etymology: by shortening & alteration

1. : lake trout b

2. : muskellunge

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