† biˈlenge, a. Obs. rare—1.
[Only in Ormin, taking place of OE. ᵹelęnge, f. ᵹe- prefix + lęnge, secondary form of lang long:—OTeut. *langjo-. Cf. bilong, belong a. for OE. ᵹelang.]
Belonging, related to (with dat.).
c 1200 Ormin 2230 Bitwenenn þatt Iudisskenn þeod Þatt Iacob wass bilenge. |