† ˈavelinges, adv. Obs. rare—1.
[? f. avelonge, with termination assimilated to advs. in -lings.]
In an oblong or oval shape.
| 1577 Durham Wills (1860) 14 Eache to have half a yarde of lyninge clothe cut avelinges, in the stede of huddes. |
† ˈavelinges, adv. Obs. rare—1.
[? f. avelonge, with termination assimilated to advs. in -lings.]
In an oblong or oval shape.
| 1577 Durham Wills (1860) 14 Eache to have half a yarde of lyninge clothe cut avelinges, in the stede of huddes. |
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